Garden · Honmoku (Yokohama)

Sankeien Garden 三溪園

Large Japanese landscape garden in Yokohama dotted with historic buildings moved from Kyoto, Kamakura and Gifu, including a three-storey pagoda.

Hours9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)

ClosedDecember 26-31

PriceAdult (high school and older): ¥900

Getting thereHonmoku bus stop (Yokohama city bus from Yokohama or Sakuragicho Station), 10 min walk

Time needed1.5-2 hours

Best timeLate March for cherry blossoms; November for autumn colours

Address58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Websitesankeien.or.jp

About

Sankeien was created by silk merchant Hara Sankei and opened to the public in 1906. Around ponds and wooded hills stand relocated historic structures such as a former Tomyoji pagoda, a samurai residence and a gassho-zukuri farmhouse. Seasonal flowers and teahouses make it one of the Kanto region's finest gardens.

Highlights

Old Tomyoji three-storey pagoda
Historic villas and teahouses, several Important Cultural Properties
Seasonal plum, cherry, lotus and autumn foliage
Large pond with views across the garden

Tips

The pagoda is scheduled for major repairs from April 2027
Buses are the easiest way to get there; parking is limited

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