Pune Okayama friendship garden is a symbol of Indo-Japanese friendship between partner cities of Pune and Okayama and the garden is truly the pride of Pune. It is the biggest Japanese style garden, out of Japan, in Asia. The idea of recreating the original Japanese garden in Pune was, of course, inspired from the 300-year old Okayama Korakuen Garden developed by the Ikeda Royal family in the 12 spacious hectares in Okayama
The Japanese garden is spread over an area of 10 acres, representing the culture and intricate ideology of an authentic Japanese Garden. This garden is a perfect bridge between to cities of Okayama and Poona, encouraging cultural, traditional, economic, industry and friendship ties.
The garden is named after eminent Marathi litterateur Purushottam Laxman Deshpande, who was popularly known as Pu La Deshpande.
- Harmonious Experience: The garden is planned in such a way that it gives the visitors a pleasing experience throughout the year. As a person strolls, he/she can enjoy the wide lawns, ponds, artificial hills, and forest, while listening to the murmur of a meandering stream. This brings one close to nature, revitalizes one's senses, and rejuvenates one spiritually. Characteristics of the garden are a composition of fire, harmony, line, spirit, world, and water. Thus, the garden expresses various elements, such as light and darkness, soft and hard, stillness and motion, and warm and cold. There are wooden pergolas to sit and rest. There are bright red-orange fish in the ponds.
- Unique Japanese Garden Theme: The only Japanese garden in India, inspired by the culture and concept of Japanese gardens.
- Design Based on Zen Philosophy: Modeled after the Koraquan Garden in Okayama, Japan.
- Grand Greenery: Lush, expansive greenery throughout the park.
- Large Pond: A tranquil pond filled with multi-colored fishes.
- Serpentine Streams: Flowing streams that enhance the natural beauty.
- Diverse Bird Population: Home to numerous crows, other birds, and insects.
- Indigenous and Foreign Trees: A mix of native and exotic tree species.
- Six Pagodas: Beautiful pagodas made of mahogany wood.
- Mesmerizing Waterfalls: Scenic waterfalls adding to the park's charm.
- Open Surroundings: A peaceful environment that helps relieve tension.
- Morning 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Evening 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- For children: ₹5
- For adults: ₹10
- Monthly pass: ₹100
- For foreign nationals: ₹50
Open all 7 days
