If you look for plane tickets from São Paulo to Tokyo, you’ll see that a “round trip” to the Asian country can cost from R$6,000 to R$11,000. But if you dream of immersing yourself in Japanese culture, rest assured that there is a much easier, quicker and cheaper way to “travel” to Japan. And you don’t even have to leave São Paulo! Just visit the São Paulo Japanese Pavilion.
Located in Ibirapuera Park, the space is a little piece of Japan in São Paulo, with landscapes and activities reminiscent of its culture. It is also one of the few authentically Japanese pavilions outside the Asian country, guaranteeing a unique intercultural experience for São Paulo residents. Shall we get to know it?
Visit the Japanese Pavilion at Ibirapuera!
When we talk about Japanese culture in São Paulo, most paulistanos immediately think of the Liberdade neighborhood. But the Japanese Pavilion also offers an authentic experience of this culture, with typical buildings, Japanese gardens and free cultural activities.
The space was built in 1954, the 4th centenary of the founding of São Paulo, as a gift from the Japanese government to the capital. The project was designed by Japanese architect Sutemi Horiguchi and used materials imported from Japan, which guaranteed the authenticity of the space.
Today, the Japanese Pavilion offers a beautiful oriental garden and a colorful carp pond , as well as an exhibition hall. Visitors can feed the fish, take a leisurely stroll through the garden, learn about Japanese culture through exhibitions and even take part in the traditional Tea Ceremony.
How to visit?
The Japanese Pavilion is in Ibirapuera Park, gate 10, next to the Planetarium. The space is open from Thursday to Sunday and public holidays, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free on Thursdays, while on other days tickets start at R$7.
The space frequently hosts themed festivals, musical performances, workshops and other cultural activities related to Japanese culture. The program is available on the Pavilion’s social networks, so keep an eye out for new posts so you don’t miss anything new!
