Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden × GOOD NATURE STATION Present Special Exhibition 'Outreach Botanical Garden 2026: The Botanical Garden Comes to the City' to Make Learning About Plant Diversity Conservation Fun, Starting July 1

GOOD NATURE STATION, a mixed-use commercial facility operated by BioStyle Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Takeshi Yamashita), will host the special exhibition 'Outreach Botanical Garden 2026: The Botanical Garden Comes to the City' in collaboration with the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden (Location: Sakyo-ku, Kyoto) from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. This marks their second collaboration in two years.

Aligned by the shared goal of 'biodiversity conservation,' the exhibition will merge the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden’s professional 'species preservation' efforts with GOOD NATURE STATION’s ongoing initiative to 'recreate satoyama ecosystems in urban settings.' By visualizing these two contrasting approaches to conservation, the event aims to widely promote tangible actions toward a sustainable future.

The exhibition will unveil lesser-known frontlines of biodiversity conservation, including special panels on the historical text 'Bencao Gangmu' and intense footage of staff searching for endangered species on steep cliffs. Additionally, the courtyard featuring vertical greening will welcome iconic plant species such as cacao and vanilla trees, while a lush beer terrace will run concurrently. Numerous workshops designed to make learning about plants enjoyable will also be held. Visitors can experience a refreshing summer moment in the heart of the city, surrounded by greenery, and gain a deeper appreciation for nature’s beauty and its connection to a sustainable future.

Main Exhibition: Frontlines of 'Species Preservation' and the Urban Satoyama (4F GALLERY & Courtyard)

In the GALLERY, visitors will encounter videos of staff tracking endangered plants on cliffs and displays of actual field tools, portraying the botanical garden staff as 'heroes' safeguarding the future of plant life. Panels featuring the stories and motivations of eight staff members will stimulate intellectual curiosity. The courtyard’s vertical green wall, home to over 80 plant species, will be redefined as a 'living exhibit,' showcasing special arrivals such as vanilla and cacao trees from the botanical garden. This vibrant space will illustrate the connection between food and nature.

Throughout the facility, plants associated with Kyoto festivals—Katsura, Futabaaoi, Mukuge Shira Gionmori, and Hioig—will be featured in an in-house card rally. During the exhibition period, visitors can purchase the 'Mystery Glasses,' which allow forest observation from a bird’s ultraviolet perspective, and the 'Exploration Book,' an engaging guide to acorn ecosystems.

Exhibition Name: Special Exhibition 'Outreach Botanical Garden 2026: Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden × GOOD NATURE STATION'

Period: July 1 (Wed) – September 30 (Wed), 2026

Venue: 4F 'GALLERY & Courtyard'

Featured Staff:

- Kazuki Yamamoto, Planning Division

- Shota Nariguri, Greenhouse Division

- Sadashi Nakai, Tree Management Division

[Example Staff Profiles (8 Total)]

· Kazuki Yamamoto, Planning Division

In charge of conserving endangered plants and cultivating perennial herbs.

· Shota Nariguri, Greenhouse Division

Manages tropical and subtropical orchids, and arid-region plants such as desert flora.

· Sadashi Nakai, Tree Management Division

Responsible for all trees within the garden; known as the 'Sakura Guardian' of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden.

Fieldwork: Decoding the Urban Satoyama (Courtyard Green Wall Watching)

Since its opening in 2019, GOOD NATURE STATION has nurtured vertical greening in its courtyard, using native Kyoto plant species to recreate a natural environment where flowers bloom seasonally and attract insects and birds.

On Saturday, September 19, the facility will host a special viewing event featuring Miyata, representative of '5×Midori (Gobaimidori),' the team behind the green wall. This expert-led fieldwork will explore the living ecosystem of climbing plants such as Teka-kazura and Mube, which create rich green gradients as they ascend the wall.

Date: September 19 (Sat), 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Venue: 4F 'GALLERY & Courtyard'

Fee: 500 JPY

Diverse Workshops

Discover the Microscopic World of Carnivorous Plants with Botanical Garden Staff

Back by popular demand! Use microscopes with botanical garden staff to closely observe the fascinating ecology of carnivorous plants.

Date: July 4 (Sat) & July 11 (Sat), 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fee: 500 JPY (tax included)

Weave a Small Basket from Palm Leaves from the Botanical Garden

Experience the joy of handmade crafts using nature’s gifts. Under direct instruction from Vice Director Arabori of the botanical garden, create a small, practical palm-leaf basket.

Date: August 8 (Sat), 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM & 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Fee: 500 JPY (tax included)

Bottle Flower Arrangement with Seasonal Wildflowers

Preserve seasonal flowers from the courtyard and botanical garden using special drying techniques, then arrange them in glass bottles to create long-lasting dry flower displays.

Date: August 1 (Sat), 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Fee: 5,500 JPY (tax included)

Acorn Jewelry Workshop with Picture Book Author Keiko Yonemoto

Create one-of-a-kind accessories or keychains while learning about the ecosystem of tree nuts in a fun way.

Date: September 23 (Wed, Holiday), 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM (approx. 1 hour per session)

Fee: 1,500 JPY (tax included)

※ Details on event applications and participation methods will be available on the official website from June 29 onward.

In-Facility联动 Events: Food and Experience Programs

· Summer Festival In-House Rally

During the event period, an in-house card rally will be held in conjunction with a hotel summer festival. Guests can explore the facility while searching for featured plants, and those who complete the rally will receive a special 'donation-attached ice cream.' Made with Yatsugatake milk and aromatic Madagascar vanilla, this ice cream supports conservation efforts in Madagascar—every bite helps protect local lemurs and forests. A delicious summer memory becomes a gentle act for the planet’s future.

Dates: August 11 (Tue, Holiday) – August 15 (Sat)

· Nature Beer Terrace 2026

At the lush 4th-floor terrace of 'Hyssop,' escape the city bustle and enjoy the 'Nature Beer Terrace 2026,' featuring the exhibition’s symbolic trees. Savor craft beverages with free flow options, along with specialty dishes like pulled pork stewed in orange juice and shrimp-filled tortillas. Immerse yourself in the breath of nature and evening breeze for a refreshing summer night experience.

Period: Now through September 30 (Wed)

Venue: 4F 'Hyssop'

Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/shops/hyssop/reserve

About BioStyle Co., Ltd.

BioStyle Co., Ltd. operates the mixed-use commercial facility 'GOOD NATURE STATION,' which opened in December 2019 in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto. As a group company of Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd., BioStyle leads the 'BIOSTYLE PROJECT,' which plans and promotes 'lifestyles that realize the SDGs' under the Keihan Group. Guided by the concept of 'GOOD NATURE—delicious, enjoyable, trustworthy things that energize both people and the planet,' the company engages in sustainable product development and facility management. Through these initiatives, BioStyle contributes to achieving the SDGs and aims for sustainable, harmonious growth with society.

Keihan Group’s 'BIOSTYLE' Initiative: Proposing Lifestyles That Realize the SDGs