Bona Ventura

Zugló (District XIV) · Budapest

Zugló Japanese Garden

Zuglói Japánkert

ParkLocal favourite

Hungary's first Japanese garden, laid out in 1928 by Márton Varga in the grounds of the horticultural school he founded, and still kept to the original plan by its students. A pond with stepping stones, a giant sequoia and a symbolic gate; legend says Prince Takamatsu visited and sent plants.

Address
Kövér Lajos utca 1, 1149 Budapest
Hours
Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
HUF 1,000 entry (We Love Budapest, 2023)
Price level
Ft

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Good to know

  • The two uneven stones at the gate make you look down, as if bowing to the garden
  • Students maintain it, so expect gardening classes on school days (We Love Budapest)
  • Google lists it open daily 10:00-18:00

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