Yguazú Guarani + Japanese Culture Tour

On this tour of Guarani and Japanese culture tour in Yguazú, we'll get to know the standout traditions and customs of communities in eastern Paraguay!

Yguazú Guarani + Japanese Culture Tour

Meet us at the Shopping del Este Mall to begin our journey to Yguazú, located in Alto Paraná, home to a sizable community of Japanese and Guarani peoples.

The tour begins with a visit to the Guarani World Experiential Circuit, an interpretation center situated in the Atlantic Forest of Alto Paraná. This site lies within the Yguazú Nature Reserve Protected Wildlife Area, adjacent to Yguazú Lake, highlighting the cultural legacy of the Guarani.

Next, we will visit the Takuonji Buddhist temple to learn about the history of Japanese immigrants in Yguazú, especially their arrival in the 1960s. The temple features a Buddha statue over 7 meters (22 feet) tall.

A lunch break will follow, allowing you to dine at local restaurants. After lunch, we will proceed to the Immigrant Museum, which showcases various artefacts such as photos, calculators, typewriters, and sewing machines, reflecting the lives of early Japanese immigrants from La Colmena to Yguazú, known as the cradle of Japanese immigration in Paraguay.

We will conclude our tour back at the meeting point in Ciudad del Este, approximately 4 to 5 hours later.