On Chandigarh’s side of Sector 31, Japanese Garden offers a change of pace among planted grounds and Japanese-style pagodas. For stay details, see The Pelican Hotel.
- Location: Sector 31, in the Sector 31-A and 31-B area, with a separate garden in Sector 31-C and 31-D.
- Garden features: Trees, flowering plants, shrubs and pagodas; the Sector 31-C and 31-D garden also has a large Indian national flag.
- Planning: Check the Chandigarh Administration’s official site before you go for current visitor details.
Where Japanese Garden sits in Chandigarh
Japanese Garden is in Sector 31, across the Sector 31-A and 31-B and Sector 31-C and 31-D areas. Chandigarh Administration records treat these as separate garden sections, rather than one area with a single footprint.
The Sector 31-A and 31-B garden covers about 6.00 acres and was developed in 2015–16. The Sector 31-C and 31-D garden covers 5.5 acres and was developed in 2016–17. Those separate figures help explain why sources may describe the garden’s size differently.
What to look for around the garden
The Sector 31-A and 31-B section combines trees, flowering plants and shrubs, with Japanese-style pagodas as a named attraction. These features give the garden its distinctive Japanese-inspired character.
In the Sector 31-C and 31-D section, look for landscaped grounds and a 150-foot-high Indian national flag, identified by the Chandigarh Administration as its main attraction. A Union Ministry of Tourism report also names a Buddha idol among bamboo trees, a meditation centre, pagoda towers and a waterfall among the garden’s attractions.
How do you get to Japanese Garden?
From The Pelican Hotel, Japanese Garden is about 16 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by car. Check which of its separately recorded sections you want to visit, and consider fitting the garden into a one-day route through Chandigarh.
Use a current map to choose your route to Japanese Garden.
Planning a visit
The garden’s separate sections have different features, so check which part you want to visit before setting out. For current access details, check the Chandigarh Administration’s 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.
If you’re arriving by train, the route from Chandigarh Railway Station to The Pelican can help you plan that leg of your trip.
FAQs
Where is Japanese Garden in Chandigarh?
It is in Sector 31, across the Sector 31-A and 31-B and Sector 31-C and 31-D areas.
What are the garden’s main features?
Features include trees, flowering plants, shrubs and Japanese-style pagodas. The Sector 31-C and 31-D section also has a 150-foot-high Indian national flag and landscaped surroundings.
What can you see in the garden?
The garden’s attractions include pagodas, a Buddha idol among bamboo trees, a meditation centre and a waterfall.