Emperor's Glasshouse

The Emperor's Glasshouse [皇の兵逛; こうのびんだん] is a is a public greenhouse located in the eastern ward of Meikai in Shinkō Prefecture. It was constructed in 1935 under commission from Emperor Ryohan, who had a famous love for exotic plants.
The glasshouse was built on the site of a former temple, which had been become so delapidated that it was almost obsolete. After demolishing the temple, Emperor Ryohan declared the sacred site would be the perfect place to construct the greenhouse.
Although his actions struck controversy with the public, the greenhouse became instantly popular within months of its official opening.
As of 2018, the building is home to over 1,500 different species of plant, most of them tropical or subtropical. In late 2014, the glasshouse was renovated and the variety of plants held there was extended to increase public interest.