Japanese Garden
Beautiful landscapes that make you feel like you’re in Asia
This garden, located in Parquemet, is one of the most popular. It attracts hundreds of visitors each week thanks to its beauty and panoramic views that contrast with the city.
It was built in 1978 by architect Tadashi Asahi and funded by the Chilean-Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Later, in 1997, it was reopened with the presence of Japanese Imperial Prince Hitachi, in commemoration of 100 years of good relations between Chile and Japan.
This 4,500 m² garden evokes ancient Japan around the year 1300, where the goal was to symbolically reinterpret various aspects of nature.
What to See in the Japanese Garden?
It’s a space full of details, where you can walk around and take photos of this little piece of Japan in Santiago. Here you’ll find a wooden bridge, a water mill, and nearly 100 varieties of plants and trees—including classic elements of Japanese vegetation such as lotus flowers, azaleas, and cherry trees.
If you visit in spring, you’ll see all the cherry trees in full bloom with their characteristic pink hue—a stunning scene that contrasts beautifully with the city.
How to Get to the Japanese Garden?
The easiest way to get there is from Oasis Station on the Santiago Cable Car. If you get off at this station or enter through Pedro de Valdivia, you can walk about 15 minutes uphill toward the summit and you’ll reach the Japanese Garden.
If you enter through Pío Nono, you can take a panoramic bus that will drop you off at Tupahue Station. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk downhill (approximately 1 kilometer).
Entry to the Japanese Garden is free, and it’s open from Tuesday to Sunday.
