The Japanese Garden of Buenos Aires, is located in the neighborhood of Palermo; located in Parque Tres de Febrero, where the Botanical Garden and the Zoo of that splendid city are also located. It was built by members of the Japanese immigrant community, and its inauguration took place on May 15, 1967, when the current Emperor of Japan Akihito visited the city with his wife, while he was still crown prince.
The construction of this beautiful and imposing garden has a great symbolic meaning. All the synthesis in the elements, seeks harmony and balance, basic and essential components within the ancestral culture of the Japanese.
The bridges represent footprints that embody the ancient formation of their ideals, with the largest granite rows in the country. One of them has an extremely curvy figure, a fact that makes for a somewhat difficult traverse for visitors; being his name Bridge of God, which means Path to Paradise; and another that reaches the Isla de los Remedios, called Truncated Bridge.
On the YouTube channel, Héctor H. Zorrilla, you can admire the Japanese Garden of Buenos Aires, through a beautiful tour.
The resplendent and beautiful garden is considered one of the most peaceful and relaxing places; with a great variety of plant species, trees native to Argentina such as Palo Borracho and Tipa. The same way, the vegetation is complemented by an extensive diversity of Japanese plants such as the «Sakura» or Cherry tree, the azaleas and the «Acer Palmatun».
In addition, it boasts a lake with carp fish, with golden colors that attract a lot of attention. Despite being considered an edible fish very much to the taste of the palate, fishing for these specimens is strictly prohibited.
In the park there is a building with a cultural center, a nursery equipped with very exotic plants such as Bonsai. It also has other establishments with Japanese crafts, tea houses and places where you can buy food for the fish.
Equally, It has a beautiful and exclusive Japanese food restaurant; in which sushi is prepared in view of all the guests. However, they surprise you with exquisite dishes to your liking. The experience of entering the dining room is unique, where you must take off your shoes and opt for Japanese-style tables; impeccable decor and top-notch service keep visitors coming back.
In the center of the garden you can see two figures of a man and a woman, in the samurai style, as the most traditional emblem of Japan in Argentine lands. A significant thanks from the Japanese community to those who gave them shelter.
The garden is managed by the Argentine-Japanese Cultural Foundation, with the purpose of providing entertainment and expanding culture; through the contribution of the tickets of all the people who visit it; except for children under 12 years of age and adults over 65 years of age and older.
The wonders of this great garden are small details of everything that Japanese history means; based in a region that opened its arms to her with a warm welcome.