Japan Square
Praça do Japão
A small landscaped square honoring Japanese immigrants, with a Japanese memorial tea house, koi ponds and cherry trees that bloom in late winter.
Japan Square was built to commemorate Japanese immigrants. Cherry trees gifted by Japan line the square, which also features several koi ponds and stone lanterns. On one side stands the Memorial da Imigração Japonesa (Japanese Immigration Memorial), which houses a tea house, a small library and exhibitions, and occasionally hosts tea ceremonies. The cherry trees bloom from July to August, late winter in the Southern Hemisphere, when the square is at its liveliest. It is small and free to visit, making it a good stop during a stroll through the southwest of the city.
Opening hours
Open all day; memorial hall approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Paraná Museum
- Rua XV de Novembro (Rua das Flores)
- Panoramic Tower
- Largo da Ordem Historic Center
- Curitiba Metropolitan Cathedral
- Paço da Liberdade
- Barigui Park
- Passeio Público