On Chandigarh’s western side, Japanese Garden offers a change of pace from the city’s busier plans: this public park in Sector 31 has landscaped grounds, water features and Japanese-inspired details. Its two phases are joined by a tunnel decorated with Japanese paintings, making the route between them part of the visit.
- Location: Sector 31, Chandigarh
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Entry: no entry fee
Where is Japanese Garden in Chandigarh?
Japanese Garden is in Sector 31, Chandigarh, at the address Sector 31, Chandigarh (U.T.).
Chandigarh Tourism describes the garden as built in 2014 on 13 acres of land. Phase 1 was inaugurated on 7 November 2014, and Phase 2 opened to the public on 4 June 2016.
What can you see along the garden paths?
The garden brings together water features, landscaped paths and sculptures, with several distinctive attractions to look for as you walk through the grounds.
Features include water bodies and a waterfall, as well as a meditation centre and pagoda towers. A Buddha idol stands among bamboo trees. The tunnel connecting the two phases is decorated with Japanese paintings, so you can move between sections while seeing another of the garden’s defining details.
Sculptures are dotted around the garden. Take your time moving between the water features, bamboo and other landscaped areas rather than treating the tunnel as the only connection between the phases.
What are the timings and entry details?
Chandigarh Tourism gives the garden’s daily opening hours as 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM and says there is no entry fee.
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.
Opening hours and entry arrangements can change. Check the official site before you go.
How can you pair the garden with other Chandigarh plans?
Japanese Garden works as a standalone park visit or as one stop in a wider day around Chandigarh. From Hotel The Tulip, it is about 12 minutes by car. Set aside time for the garden’s two connected phases.
Look out for the water features, bamboo and Japanese-painted tunnel as you walk between the phases.
If you are building a day around central Chandigarh, the Sector 17 Plaza and city-centre route offers a separate itinerary to consider.
FAQs
Where is Japanese Garden Chandigarh?
It is in Sector 31, Chandigarh. Its address is Sector 31, Chandigarh (U.T.).
What are Japanese Garden Chandigarh’s timings?
The garden is open daily from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM. Check the official site before you go in case hours or entry arrangements have changed.
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee. Confirm current arrangements before your visit.