Torii del Jardín Japonés

The Japanese Garden of Buenos Aires is an enchanting part of the city, located in the neighborhood of Palermo. It is the largest public Japanese garden in South America, with a 10-hectare area. Its entrance is free and it opens from Wednesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Apart from its two artificial ponds with flowering lilies, koi-carp, Japanese peonies, bamboos, maples and cherry trees, it features a waterfall, a greenhouse and a tea house too. While there, you may take a leisurely stroll along pedestrian stone paths, experiencing the inner peace of the environment and discovering its most special corners. There is also a bonzai nursery and a souvenir shop. Besides enjoying the beauty of nature, the gardens have a great cultural interest as it serves as a meeting and diffusion point of the Japanese culture.