- Date of opening: 15.05.1967.
- Address: Av. Casares 2966, 1425 CABA
- Tel .: +54 11 4804-9141
- Official website: jardinjapones.org.ar
- Working hours: daily, 10: 00-18: 00
In the capital of Argentina there are a lot of parks and gardens, where not only the native inhabitants, but also the guests of the country enjoy spending time. One of the most interesting and beautiful gardens of Argentina is the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden.
General information
Hapones (another name for this place) is the largest such garden outside of Japan. It is located in the Palermo district of the Tres de Febrero Park .His appearance in Buenos Aires, the garden owes to the Japanese emperor Akihito (who in those days was still a prince) and his wife Mitiko. The opening of this corner of Japanese culture in Argentina was timed to coincide with their visit to the country in May 1967. Subsequently, the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden was visited more than once by high officials of the Land of the Rising Sun, and in 1991, he again visited Akihito, but already as a monarch.
Architecture
The Buenos Aires Japanese Garden project is a classic Japanese canon, whose goal is harmony and balance. In the center of the park there is an artificial lake, the banks of which are connected by two bridges. One of them - "divine" - symbolizes the entrance to heaven. In the lake there are carp and other fish.
Not far from the pond is a small waterfall, the murmur of which soothes and calms the guests of the garden. Japanese culture is emphasized and architecture: bells, sculptures and stone lamps toro skillfully place emphasis on the most important.
Flora of the garden captivates with its diversity. Here, alongside the South American plants, the traditional representatives of Japanese plants perfectly coexist: sakura, purple, azalea, etc.
What to see in the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden?
On the territory of the garden there are such facilities as:
- the Japanese cultural center;
- a restaurant;
- souvenir shop;
- greenhouse.
How to find a tourist attraction?
The Japanese garden is located in the Tres de Febrero Park in Buenos Aires . You can reach it by bus №102A, following to stop Avenida Berro Adolfo 241, then you need to walk a little (2-3 minutes).
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