The Jardín Japonés (Japanese Garden) is located next to the Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods), as an extension of this green area inside the city of Buenos Aires. With almost 2 hectares, there are 150 species of plants, many of them brought from Japan, and a lake full of colorful carps. We can see other animals such as ducks, herons, different birds and fat Japanese (or sleepy) cats, all living in harmony and peace.
Sight of the lake with the arched bridge
It was created in 1967 by the Japanese community that lived in Buenos Aires and donated to the city by the Association of the Japanese Immigrants in 1979, as a gratitude symbol. In 1977, the landscaper Yasuo Inomata and the engineer Isakari redesigned the garden in the “Zen” style, as a traditional Japanese garden. An artificial lake, some bridges and islands, a cascade, a dry garden and a space for meditation were created. The most known bridge is an arched red bridge that leads to the Gods Island. Other attractions are a Monument to the Japanese Immigrant, homage to the founding community, and the Campanile of the Worldwide Peace, which bell is ringed every year on the celebration of the International Day of Peace.
Cascade
Campanile of the Worldwide Peace
In the Garden there is an arboretum where bonsais are sold along with some species of Japanese plants. There are also a house of tea, a restaurant and a library.
In its official website we can access the cultural and educative schedule and see if it is happening some exposition or activity, always tied with the Japanese culture. These days, during the winter vacations in Argentina, there are several activities for children as lessons of origami and film projection of Japanese animations.
The Japanese Garden is open every day, from 10am to 6pm.
Hungry carps
Heron in the lake
Where?
At the intersection of the Figueroa Alcorta and Casares Avenues | Tel: +54 (11) 4804-4922 / 4804-9141
sepphora | July 28, 2008 | 9:30 am | Palermo
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