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Islamabad
Islamabad District · Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Japanese Park
Islamabad's children's playland, a gift from the children of Japan in 1985.
The Japanese Park, also called the Children's Playland, was built in 1985 by the Japanese government as a gift from the children of Japan to the children of Pakistan. It lies near Margalla Road below Saidpur.
Why go
- ✦A gift from the children of Japan, 1985
- ✦Renovated with new rides
- ✦Montaigne's line at the gate
- ✦Near Saidpur and the Margalla Hills
About
At its entrance is a line from Montaigne: “Children's plays are their most serious actions.” For more than two decades it was a favourite of families in Islamabad and Rawalpindi; after it fell into disrepair, Japan funded a renovation, with its engineers reinstalling the old swings and slides and adding 32 new rides.
How to Reach
Near Margalla Road below Saidpur, Islamabad.
Responsible Travel
Respect local communities and site rules.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April.
Getting there, Near Margalla Road below Saidpur, Islamabad.
Allow, One to two hours.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Japanese Park, within 5 km.
