Built in 1967 on the occasion of the visit of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and his wife Michiko, it is the largest Japanese-style garden outside Japan. It is one of the favourite destinations for tourists from all over the world who visit the city, as well as one of the favourite spots for locals.
We invite you to discover more about this paradise that you just can´t miss.
The perfect season to visit it
September is undoubtedly one of the best months to visit the Jardín Japonéslocated in Palermo neighborhood Azaleas, wisteria, magnolias and camellias dot the landscape with patches of colour, offering a true spectacle for the senses.
The visit begins at the azalea path. Different shades of pink, fuchsia, red and white unfold before our eyes like brushstrokes in an Impressionist painting.
One of the most impressive spectacles is the cherry blossoms (sakura), Japan’s most emblematic tree. Its delicate pink or white flowers create a mantle over the trees and the ground, turning the space into a dreamlike landscape. It mainly symbolises transient beauty and the fleeting nature of life, as shortly after blooming, its petals fall gently. Thus, they remind us that happiness only lasts a few moments and how important it is to value the present.
At this time, the explosion of colours, the delicate beauty of the flowers and the peacefulness of the surroundings create a perfect setting to connect with nature and find inner peace.
A symbol of fraternity among nations
Inaugurated on May 17, 1967, the Jardín Japonés was built by the Japanese community and later donated by the Japanese embassy in Argentina to the then Buenos Aires Town Hall, as a gesture of gratitude to the country for having welcomed them in times of immigration. The project became a reality in record time, as the visit of the crown princes to the imperial throne, Michiko and Akihito, was imminent. This marked the first visit by members of the imperial family to these lands.
In 2004, the Tourism Secretariat of Ciudad de Buenos Aires declared the Jardín Japonés a site of tourist interest. Four years later, the National Executive Power declared it a national site of historical and artistic interest property of historical and artistic interest to the Nation.
These are its main attractions
All the elements found in the Jardín Japonés seek harmony and balance. The bridges serve as symbols. There is a highly curved one, called “Puente de Dios” that represents the path to paradise. Another one, called “Puente Truncado", leads to the island of miraculous medicines. Also, the “Puente Zig Zag”, also known as the bridge of decisions.
The park also features a lake that is home to a large number of carp fishes of various colours which visitors can feed with balanced food purchased at the centre.
There is also a marble sculpture of a samurai, made by the artist Baku Inoue.
Among the main attractions it offers, the following stand out:
- Culinary art space: representative gastronomic proposals are offered, among which sushi stands out as one of the favourite ones. It features Japanese-style tables where you are required to eat barefoot.
- Garden Centre: in addition to enjoying the view of the great variety of plants in the garden, you can buy the best bonsai. Visitors can also get advice on how to create their own gardens.
- Craftsman’s House:it is located a few metres from the main entrance. There you can buy Japanese souvenirs that carry cultural significance.
- Salón Tokio: here, Japanese art is represented at its finest expression. Fascinating works, in a space full of harmony.
- Chashitsu, Casa de Té: an emblematic place where the Tea Ceremony takes place, the synthesis and culmination of all the disciplines of Japanese culture.
The Jardín Japonés is an iconic destination that enchants visitors of all ages with its serene beauty and unique cultural atmosphere. Discover the paths of this must-see attraction in Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Schedule: open daily from 10:00 am to 19 pm.
Contact: reports@jardinjapones.org.ar or via WhatsApp at 1122572130