Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Garden of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Jardín Japonés de Buenos Aires) is a public park, which is managed by the Argentine- Japanese Cultural Foundation. It is part of the Parque Tres de Febrero and one of the largest of its kind outside of Japan.

Overview

After the demolition of a similar, but smaller, garden in Retiro, the Japanese - Argentine Cultural Foundation secured a two -hectare site on the north - east corner of Parque Tres de Febrero, there to create a replacement. Completed in 1967, the park was opened on the occasion of a state visit by the (then) Crown Prince Akihito Japanese and his wife Michiko.

The entrance on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta leads to the park, a cultural center, a Buddhist temple, a restaurant, a greenhouse, which is known for its collection of bonsais and a souvenir shop where you can also get seeds of Asian plants.

The lake in the center of the garden is spanned by two bridges, one of which leads to an island with medicinal herbs from Japan. It is surrounded by Japanese Flora, et al Cherry trees, Katsura, maples and azaleas. However, the park is home to many plants that are typical of South America, including Tipuana and floss silk tree. In the lake you can watch koi carp.

In addition, you can park in a Japanese peace bell and a large stone lantern (Japanese: Ishidoro ) and see more sculptures and objects made ​​of granite.