Jardín Japonés

Jardin Japones Photo by Cate Batchelder

Amidst Palermo's vast green parks is the Jardín Japonés. It contains the requisite features of Japanese gardens in cities around the world such aslarge stands of bamboo, fish ponds, a wealth of trees and those great little bridges. At the entrance on the corner of Avenidas Berro and Casares there is a tearoom and a Japanese restaurant. Admission is free and the garden itself is open during daylight hours, while the restaurant stays open later for dining. Most of Palermo's green spaces are wide open but the garden is closed in by thick foliage, making it more quiet and intimate and a great place to escape the noise of the city.

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Jardin Japones

Slowly wandering along this small and all but perfect garden's arched wooden bridges and walkways during a weekday afternoon soothed my agitation after a pickpocket mustard "bird dropping" attack while walking in an adjacent park. Ribbons of shrubs and flowers subtly highlighted the ponds, which practically overflowed with koi carp. I did not pet or feed these "Godzilla Goldfish"; however, it appeared that other vistors enjoyed doing both. I wish I had planned my day better as I would have enjoyed eating sushi, adzuk-bean sweets and tea in the traditional teahouse overlooking the zen garden. Maybe next time! 

Traveler from Alexandria, VA on Feb 28, 2009