Japanese Garden, Japanese garden in Helwan, Egypt
The garden extends across 40,468 square meters of landscaped terrain featuring ponds, statues, and traditional Japanese design elements near the Helwan metro station.
Established in 1919 and officially opened in 1922, the garden was designed by architect Zou el-Fakar Pasha and was initially named the Asian Pavilion.
The garden displays 44 red Buddha statues, lotus flowers, and sculptures representing Japanese traditions, including a figure of a Japanese woman with her attendant.
The garden welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 10 Egyptian pounds and additional charges for amusement rides.
The garden incorporates pink lanterns, Asian elephant statues, water features, and specialized areas for recreational activities including pedal boats on an artificial lake.
Location: Cairo Governorate
GPS coordinates: 29.84885,31.34022
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:02
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