Sankeien Garden

Sankeien Garden (三渓園) is a beautiful and historic Japanese garden located in Yokohama, Japan. The garden was created by a wealthy silk trader named Tomitaro Hara in 1902, who wanted to preserve and showcase traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and landscaping.

The garden covers an area of approximately 175,000 square meters and features a wide variety of plants and trees, including cherry blossoms, maple trees, and Japanese plum trees. The garden also includes several traditional Japanese buildings, many of which were originally constructed in other parts of Japan and moved to the garden for preservation.

One of the most notable structures in the garden is the three-story pagoda, which was built in 1457 and originally stood in Kyoto before being moved to Sankeien in the early 20th century. Other notable structures include the main hall of the Tomyoji temple, a tea house, and a traditional farmhouse.

Visitors to Sankeien Garden can explore the garden’s winding paths and bridges, taking in the beautiful scenery and traditional Japanese architecture along the way. The garden is particularly popular during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season in November.

Sankeien Garden is not only a beautiful place to visit, but also an important cultural landmark in Yokohama. The garden is a testament to the rich history and traditions of Japanese culture and provides a serene and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Getting there

From Tokyo Station to Sankeien Garden:

Train and Bus

Tokyo Station ↓ Keihin-Tohoku Line ↓ 52 minutes (19 stops) Negishi Station Negishi Station Bus Stop ↓ Route 097 ↓ 7 minutes (6 stops) Sankeien-minami-mon-iriguchi  ↓ Walk about 1 minute ↓ Sankeien Garden (Cost 880 yen)

Details

Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes at 4:30 PM.
Admission	Adults: 900 yen Elementary school and junior high school students: 200 yen
Phone	+81 45-621-0634
Address	58-1 Honmokusannotani, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0824
Official Website	https://www.sankeien.or.jp/