Japanese Garden Chandigarh is a public garden in Sector 31, known for its two phases, Japanese-style features and landscaped setting. Chandigarh Tourism gives its daily opening hours and confirms there is no entry fee, making it a straightforward stop to add to time in the city.
- Location: Sector 31, Chandigarh (U.T.)
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Entry: No entry fee
Where is Japanese Garden Chandigarh, and what should you expect?
Japanese Garden is in Sector 31, Chandigarh, and was built in 2014 on 13 acres of land. Its two phases are connected by a tunnel decorated with Japanese paintings, giving the garden a distinct layout to explore on foot.
The garden has water bodies, a waterfall, a meditation centre, pagoda towers and a Buddha idol among bamboo trees. Sculptures are dotted around the grounds. Phase 1 was inaugurated on 7 November 2014, and Phase 2 opened to the public on 4 June 2016.
For a broader look at the city’s green spaces, Japanese Garden can fit into an outing based around gardens and green walks in Chandigarh.
How is Japanese Garden laid out?
The garden’s two phases are joined by a tunnel, while its features include water, a waterfall, pagoda towers and a meditation centre. Bamboo trees surround the Buddha idol, and sculptures appear throughout the grounds.
You can take the connecting tunnel between the phases, then follow the paths past the different features. The range of water, greenery and sculptures gives the garden more to see than a single landscaped stretch.
What are Japanese Garden’s opening hours and entry rules?
Japanese Garden is open daily from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, with no entry fee. Hours and entry details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00–21:00
- Sunday: 5:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The address is Sector 31, Chandigarh (U.T.).
How do you get to Japanese Garden from the hotel?
Garden of Silence is another Chandigarh stop for a longer garden outing. Its quieter setting and visitor details are covered in this guide to Garden of Silence.
Japanese Garden is about 5 minutes by car or 18 minutes on foot from a hotel in Chandigarh.
FAQs
Where is Japanese Garden in Chandigarh?
It is in Sector 31, Chandigarh (U.T.).
Does Japanese Garden charge an entry fee?
No, there is no entry fee.
What are the main features of Japanese Garden?
Features include water bodies, a waterfall, a meditation centre, pagoda towers, a Buddha idol among bamboo trees and sculptures.