Japanese Garden, Japanese garden in Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay.
The Japanese Garden is a green space located behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum in the Prado neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay. It features a koi pond, a small waterfall, stone paths, wooden bridges, a tea house, and plant species typical of Japanese gardens.
The garden opened on September 24, 2001, as part of a cultural exchange marking 80 years of diplomatic ties between Japan and Uruguay. Its layout was designed by Japanese landscape architect Haruho Ieda.
The garden follows traditional Japanese design principles where water and stone play a central role. The bridges, the koi pond, and the plants arranged around the water make these ideas easy to read even for visitors with no prior knowledge of Japanese garden culture.
The entrance is directly behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum and easy to find if you are already in the Prado neighborhood. Sturdy footwear is a good idea since the stone paths can be uneven, especially after rain.
A wooden plaque bearing calligraphy by former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hangs in the garden with the name 'Heisei-en'. This name refers to Emperor Akihito's era and ties the garden to a specific chapter in Japanese history.
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