Jardín Japonés

Jardín Japonés is a 2-hectare garden in the Palermo neighborhood with a central lake linked by decorative bridges, stone lanterns, and sculpted elements reflecting Japanese design principles. The grounds include spaces for bonsai displays, a greenhouse, dining facilities, and shops selling crafts, organized to guide visitors through distinct areas.

The garden was established in 1967 following a state visit by Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, which prompted the creation of this new space. This project replaced an earlier Japanese garden that had existed in the Retiro district but had been lost.

The garden reveals how Japanese spiritual traditions and aesthetics have taken root in South America through its temple and regular programs that keep these practices visible and active. Visitors notice how local people use this space to experience and learn about Japanese culture in Buenos Aires.

The garden is open daily and provides facilities including a restaurant, a greenhouse to explore, and shops for purchasing crafts and souvenirs. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are designed for walking and strolling around the grounds.

The garden intentionally mixes Japanese plants like cherry and maple trees with South American species such as tipa and silk floss trees, creating an unusual botanical blend found nowhere else. This combination shows how Asian and American nature can coexist in a single designed space.