Buenos Aires Japanese Garden

Buenos Aires Japanese Garden – public park area located in Buenos Aires, which is the Palermo area. This garden is considered one of the largest world Japanese gardens located outside of Japan.

The Buenos Aires Garden was organized in 1967 in the area of the Trez de Febrero city park. The decision to set up the Japanese garden on this territory was made by the city authorities, as the Japanese heir, Prince Akihito, and his wife, planned his visit to Argentina.

The grand opening of the Japanese garden of Buenos Aires took place on May 15, 1967. It was open to the public, and it is believed that important guests from Japan visited it. By the way, Emperor Akihito and the Empress visited this park again in 1997. In 1991, Prince Takamado walked with Princess Hisako into the park.

The design of the garden took place, strictly adhering to Japanese classics. The local atmosphere is filled with calm and balance. The central entrance to the Japanese garden is located from Figueroa Alcorta Avenue.

In the very center of the park is a full-water lake through which two bridges are thrown. The symbol of the first bridge, which is considered divine, is the entrance to paradise land. The garden has a very rich flora, which is filled with both the most common plants of South American lands and imported Japanese sakur, azaliyah and other traditional greenery for this country. The lake of the park is filled with fish and other animals, among which wonderful carps.

The color of Japanese traditions is enhanced by various bells, stone products, as well as granite sculptures. The park also has a traditional Japanese cultural center. It includes souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants, a greenhouse where you can buy bonsai.

The Buenos Aires Japanese Garden is at the disposal of the Japanese-Argentine Foundation, which organizes various events on the local territory.