Jardín Japonés - Japanese Gardens

About

The Japanese Garden of Buenos Aires is located within Parque Tres de Febrero, in the neighbourhood of Palermo. Known locally as El Jardín Japonés, the garden was built in the late 1960s and was inaugurated by the then Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko of Japan. Designed in a classic Japanese style, the garden covers 3 hectares (2 hectares of land and 1 hectare of water).

The central lake, home to a population of giant carp, features a traditional Japanese ‘Divine Bridge’ and a zig-zag footbridge. The grounds are adorned with well-kept native Japanese flora, waterfalls, a large Japanese Peace Bell, and a Buddhist temple. Additionally, the garden houses a greenhouse with various bonsai trees, a cultural center, a Japanese restaurant, and a souvenir shop.

Why visit the Japanese Gardens in Buenos Aires?

During the week, El Jardín Japonés offers a peaceful environment for relaxation, meditation, and drinking mate. On weekends, the garden hosts interesting Japanese cultural events and activities, including traditional music and dance, martial arts, and Samurai Warrior displays.

The garden also provides workshops related to Japanese culture, such as landscaping, bonsai, and origami. The restaurant within the garden is reputed to serve the best sushi in Buenos Aires. An affordable entrance fee is required, and guided visits are available. The Japanese Gardens are open from 10:00am until 7:00pm daily. You can consult the Gardens Website for more information.

Within a close radius of the Japanese Gardens are other places of interest you can visit such as the Botanical Gardens, Bosques de Palermo and the MALBA Art Museum and Museo Evita.

Did You Know?

When British pop group Queen came to Buenos Aires to play a concert in 1981, lead singer Freddie Mercury visited El Jardín Japonés. After his visit, Freddie signed the garden’s book of honor.

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