In a city that has - everywhere - blocks-long, free, clean, ultra-green parks and plazas in which to hang out one would be right to question why anyone would ever choose to pay to enter a similar environment. Chalk it up to curiosity. Days earlier we'd been intrigued when driven past Jardín Japonés and when we stumbled upon it while trekking back from somewhere else an immediate decision was made: we're going to this Japanese garden. It was late afternoon and summer in Buenos Aires and it felt like I was walking through fire. The green grass in this park is entirely off-limits as you stroll along sun-baked asphalt paths to view the Japanese structures, sculptures, and water features. There's benches to sit on but they, too, are placed almost entirely in full-sun locations. So my time here was rather brief; I literally couldn't get comfortable. In addition to koi ponds, food/drink stands, and gift shops, this well-curated park also features performances. As I enjoyed a cold drink a gaggle of kimono-clad women passed by en route to the stage where they performed (dance). I can't say I found this park enjoyable but I could see that it would be had I been there on a day and time that wasn't boiling. read more

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Beautiful garden and a nice stroll overall. (I walked the whole thing in about 30-45min) Came here after visiting the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, and it was a nice, peaceful walk over. While it's not as large or elaborate as some of the famous Japanese gardens I've visited in the U.S. and Japan, this one still has its own charm. There's pretty little bridges to cross over, plenty of spots to take photos (you'll often see people lining up for selfies), and some nice traditional structures scattered throughout. I totally missed seeing the koi in the pond! Perhaps it had been drizzling all day? Even though the weather was damp, there was still a decent crowd wandering around. The visitor center is handy if you want a drink, snack, or souvenir. All in all, it's a beautiful little escape from the city noise. You get a taste of Japanese landscaping and that peaceful, Zen feeling right in the heart of Buenos Aires. Worth stopping by if you're nearby. read more

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Jardin Japones was a beautiful garden/park in Buenos Aires. We visited in October and it was decently busy during the afternoon, but is large enough to walk around and sit along the ponds. We enjoyed seeing the koi fish, walking over the small bridges and seeing the Japanese structures throughout. Fun activity for 1-2 hours or afternoon. They sell beverages and small snacks inside. There is also a visitor center with hanging paper cranes, origami art and a cultural exhibit. It can get quite hot so the visitor center is a nice break from the sun/heat if you need it. read more

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If I'm not mistaken, this is the largest Japanese Garden outside of Japan. It's a pretty large park with lots of pathways, water features and sculptures celebrating Japanese culture, right in the thick of bustling Buenos Aires. There were lots of pathways to take meandering walks and enjoy the scenery. It was pretty busy, so there were times where it was a bit packed to get unobstructed views to take photos, and there were lots of folks taking selfies and posing for pictures. In the surrounding ponds you'll find koi fish as well as some sassy ducks that are pretty unusual. It's really quite amazing how well executed this garden is- it really has the feel of a Japanese Garden. There is also a food pavilion where you can get beverages and light snacks. One of the more impressive sights we saw were large wood carvings made to represent geishas that were made of reclaimed eucalyptus. After a storm brought down these huge trees, a sculptor came around and created a new purpose for them. Very impressive! Overall, Jardín Japonés is a great 1-2 hour long activity that transports you to the peaceful and tranquil gardens of Japan. It can get busy, so be prepared for lots of people taking pictures. read more

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Your enjoyment of this Japanese garden will be determined by your past experiences. Besides having been in Japan, I have also been to Japanese gardens in other places such as San Antonio and Honolulu that are much larger than this one with larger, taller, and more intricate structures and even waterfalls. Unfortunately, this one in Buenos Aires looks basic in comparison. The structures here are very small and only one floor high. And the place is largely filled with empty space around a lake. If this is your only time at a Japanese garden, then it could be enjoyable and unique for you. read more

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The Japanese Gardens were a short walk from where my family was staying in Buenos Aires so we, of course, had to go see it. We had a wonderful time strolling around and taking lots of pictures. Nice to spend a chill afternoon here. read more

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El jardín japonés es bonito para venir y pasear en energía tranquila. También tienen taller de cultura en el segundo piso. Pude ir cuando estaban celebrando con tambor taiko. Qué linda experiencia!! y también aprendí hacer la gaviota de origami. read more

Very zen-like, gorgeous flowers, loved the water, fish, cute gifts/gift shop. It's very peaceful and colorful, with relaxing music playing throughout. read more

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So we decided to visit some of the botanical gardens today as the last couple of days in Argentina have been non stop. A welcome break to an aggressive campaign itinerary. I have to say it was very relaxing and much larger than what I anticipated. Back home we have a Japanese Garden and this one really wins hands down. Very clear and defined walking pathways you can follow to make sure you don't miss anything. Plenty of Coy fish in the ponds as well and you may have an opportunity to feed them as well. Everything was very clean and neatly trimmed as you would expect. Plenty of people were wearing. The garden when we visited but we did not feel cramped at all and plenty of benches and spot to sit if you just want to reflect and relax. I have to admit I took a short rest across from the pond and the background Japanese music playing across the park almost put me to sleep. Not to mention the wonderful breezes. LOL! Plenty of wonderful picture spots as well and quite a bit of Japanese fauna to be found; also, some local fauna as well. Overall, we were very happy to visit and relax at the Japanese garden. If you have some time and would like to do something relaxing the Japanese Garden is a wonderful option. Wishing you all a wonderful stay in Argentina and enjoy! read more

It is a beautiful Japanese garden with gorgeous plants and flowers and Koi fish and great events. It has changed a lot over the years, for the better. Absolutely stunning. read more

I went here to try and take a break from walking so much other days. It's a nice size garden and you can spend a nice hour here walking and looking at a few exhibits. It is in the middle of Buenos Aires so it' not very quiet or a respite from the city as you can hear traffic and city noise all around. The water could be cleaner in the ponds and there a guy cleaning it but might need to just drain and add clean water every couple months. I was looking for a nice zen garden or two but they didn't have one of those. You can get some nice photo opportunities here and even get a little something to eat or sit a spell. read more

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Wow! This place was very nice. Especially on a nice spring day. Entrance fee was 95 pesos or $6 USD and yes they accept USD. Even a combination of both. LoL (That's what I did.) The garden has a very Japanese-y feel complete with a torii gate, bridges, ponds, and Japanese souvenirs. The stroll around the park feels great and there are many benches you can sit on as well. read more

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This is now the 4th or 5th japanese garden I've been to. It's solid, and clearly a lot of care still goes into it. The entry is cheap, and it's a nice place to walk around. The coy here were very large, but the water was a bit murky. The bridges could be more impressive. read more

If you really want to confuse your Instagram and FB followers, tell 'em you're going to Argentina and then post pics from the Japanese Garden! The Japanese Garden is located in a park near the Museo Evita, the Buenos Aires zoo, and a botanical garden, and it's worth a visit if you happen to already be in the area visiting one of those attractions. Admission is affordable at about AR$50 (about USD $5 when we went). While not terribly large, this urban garden is picturesque and well maintained, with all the Japanese-garden must-haves: the arched red bridge, the stone lanterns, the fat lazy koi flopping around in the water demanding to be fed. There's a wish tree where you can write down a wish or personal message and tie it on a branch. It can get pretty hot when the sun beats down and there isn't a whole lot of shade, but there are some benches where you can sit and try to get out of the heat. There's a restaurant near the entrance that looked like a nice place for lunch, but the teahouse was closed for construction when I was there and it sounds like it still is as of June 2015. There is a smallish gift shop toward the back of the garden and a cultural center where it looks like they hold events. Restrooms are located in a separate building at the back of the garden. Probably not something you'd want to plan an entire day around, but it's a pleasant and pretty garden that you can see in about an hour, with lots of good photo opps. read more

Beautiful gardens! The plants and statues were beautiful. I got a matcha tea to drink. They had good authentic food. It's a nice place to visit while on vacation. read more

One of the most beautiful gardens I've seen in my entire life! Love it! It's a must! :) read more

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Pretty nice Japanese garden is good to do on a cooler day. It's small and compared to others I visited, it's nothing magnificent. But, it's still relaxing and peaceful. I was rather disappointed that the tea house was under construction. read more

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Beautiful Japanese styled garden! Although it's "winter" here we spent a good amount of time walking around and taking photos. Pros: good escape from the city, beautiful Japanese styled bridges and architecture, nice areas to take photos, cool bell you can ring, restaurant available overlooking the park Cons: lots of kids, some parts of park is unfinished, pond water is quite green so it's hard to see the bright colored fish. Apparently there was a cherry blossom festival we just missed in July! Will have to catch that next time! Overall a nice place to visit! read more

Full disclosure that we went in the middle of winter so QUITE HONESTLY, I can't say we got the full experience of how it was intended to be enjoyed. It's quiet & separate from the city certainly, but otherwise... meh. I'm a huge lover of botanical gardens and was quite excited to see this place, especially because it is supposed to be the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan. But honestly? I was underwhelmed. It felt a lot like there was a lot of effort to look like a weird stereotype of a Japanese garden rather than more thoughtful landscaping. There is very little color or interest, lots of empty space that could have been better utilized. The points of interest -- the torii gates, the pond (which had the BIGGEST KOI I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! +1 star) -- seem like afterthoughts, like the designer was close to finishing and then remembered this was supposed to be a Japanese garden so they have to put SOMETHING there to let you know. The part that surprises me is that this is run by the Japanese society, so you'd think it would seem a bit more culturally intentional than a shallow survey. There is a tree that survived the Hiroshima bomb (hibakujumoku) which is quite extraordinary. read more

Beautiful Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires. There is a charge to enter the park but is minimal. I was suprised by this since most parks/museums in BA are free. You can see a lot koi in the ponds. The are a lot of bonsai and cherry blosom trees. The park is clean and well maintained. There is aawesome bridge leading to the middle island. There were a lot of couples when I visited. read more

Skip this unless you're a fanatic. The grounds needed more grooming and there is an absence of colour in the gardens except for at the side where they will sell you different flowers. There was someone cutting the lawn while we were there so it was noisy and distracting. 8 US $ to get in and walk around for 15 mins amongst school groups and tourists. It's a lovely idea that has been executed poorly. Go directly to MALBA. read more

El Jardin is meticulously cared for and a very peaceful place to visit. I had the pleasure of walking through with family on a warm summer day. Being surrounded by the gardens and water seemed to cool me off. Though it is situated right in metropolitan Buenos Aires, they do a great job of transporting you to a far away place. I highly recommend a morning stroll through the garden. read more