Pune Okayama Friendship Garden Tourism

Pune Okayama Friendship Garden, also known as Pu La Deshpande Udyan, is one of the largest Japanese gardens outside of Japan, located on Sinhagad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Modeled after the Korakuen Garden in Okayama, Japan, the garden exemplifies the cultural bond between Pune and Okayama City. Stretching over 10 acres, this beautifully landscaped garden features manicured lawns, picturesque ponds, meandering streams, and traditional Japanese structures including a wooden bridge and a small gazebo. The serene setting offers visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Its well-thought design seamlessly integrates the five elements of nature — earth, water, fire, air, and space — to invoke peace and harmony. The garden is named after the acclaimed Marathi writer Pu La Deshpande, who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural world of Maharashtra.