Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens, Japanese garden in Palermo district, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens covers two hectares in Parque Tres de Febrero, Palermo. A central lake holds a large pale rock and is crossed by a red wooden bridge with an arched deck and slatted railings; a tall black lantern post stands on the bank. The grounds mix tipa and floss silk trees with sakura, katsura, momiji and azalea, and hold granite sculptures including a marble samurai by Baku Inoue.
The gardens were established in 1967 by the Japanese Argentine Cultural Foundation to honor Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko's visit to Argentina. This founding marked the beginning of Japanese-Argentine cultural collaboration in the country.
The garden's three bridges carry symbolic names: the curved Divine Bridge represents the path to paradise, the Truncated Bridge leads to an island where Japanese medicinal herbs are grown, and the Zig Zag Bridge is known as the bridge of decisions. A marble samurai sculpture by artist Baku Inoue stands on the grounds.
The grounds have a greenhouse shop where visitors can purchase Japanese plants and an on-site restaurant serving authentic cuisine. Daily cultural activities take place, offering chances to experience local traditions.
The garden has three named bridges, not two: the curved Divine Bridge, the Truncated Bridge to an island growing Japanese medicinal herbs, and the Zig Zag Bridge, called the bridge of decisions. A marble samurai sculpture by Baku Inoue stands on the grounds.
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