This is one of the biggest Japanese Gardens in the world. It is located within Tres de Febrero Park. The garden was created in 1967 by the Japanese community residing in this country as a token of gratitude. Ten years later, the landscape artist Yasuo Inomata redesigned the garden inspired on the Zen gardens that are generally located at the main entrance of temples.
The garden surface occupies nearly two hectares (5 acres). There is a man-made lake that takes up 70 per cent of the whole garden, as well as several bridges and isles. The main isle is The Gods Island, where you can reach through a curved bridge or the Good Venture Bridge.
The flora comprises 150 species, most of them brought from Japan. The main attractions of the place are the Monument to the Japanese Immigrant - as a homage to the founding community - and the Peace Bell used every year to celebrate World Peace Day. You can also enjoy an oriental food restaurant and a Tea House that offers exhibitions, shows and conferences related to the Japanese culture.
The address of the park is Avenida Casares and Avenida A. Berro. This park is open everyday, all year round from 10 am to 6 pm.
Admission: Monday to Friday $3; Saturday, Sunday and holidays $4;
Telephone: (54 11) 4804 4922 / 9141
Bus lines: 67, 37 (Ciudad Universitaria line), 130, 102, 188, 128 and 10.
Subway: Line D, Scalabrini Ortíz station.
