141 Japanese Culture House

University Botanical Garden, 1 Yehuda Burla St. Waze: Botanical Garden – Givat Ram, Mendel (Israel) Kaplan Rd.

Architects: Aronson Architects and Otani-San, 2024

Come and get acquainted with the new and surprising Japanese house at the Botanical Garden – a traditional pagoda that was designed by a team of professionals who specialize in ancient construction, while making use of traditional techniques.

The house, which is devoted to Japanese culture, hosts activities that aim to introduce the public to Japan’s cultural wealth. During these brief tours, participants will hear about the construction process of the structure, the challenges of adapting it to local standards, and how differences between the Japanese and Israeli cultures have been addressed.

Following the tours, participants will be welcome to stroll around the Botanical Garden free of charge.