[News] Explore the Alpine Garden with the New Pocket Curator App!

22 June 2025 - We’re excited to announce that since June 22, visitors to the Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden can now use the Pocket Curator app—a convenient, multilingual flower guide right on your smartphone!

As you stroll through the garden, you’ll notice reference numbers placed near various plants. Simply open the Pocket Curator app, enter the number, and you’ll instantly see detailed information about the plant—currently 34 species and growing. The app supports 12 languages, making it easy for visitors from all over the world to enjoy.

To get started, download Pocket Curator on iOS or Android. Then search for “Hakuba Goryu” or, if you're already in Hakuba, just tap “search for museums near here” in the app.

Click here to download for iOS (Apple)

Click here to download for Android

Developed by researchers at Waseda University and partners, Pocket Curator brings technology and nature together for a deeper, more interactive garden experience.

Download the app today and start your botanical adventure! 🌿📱