Sankeien Garden
A 175,000-square-metre garden in Yokohama housing 10 historic buildings relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura, and Nara — including a genuine 500-year-old three-storey pagoda and a Rinshunkaku villa. Built by Yokohama silk merchant Hara Sankei in 1906, it remains the finest privately built garden in eastern Japan.
1.5–2 hours
¥900
9:00–17:00 year-round (last entry 16:30)
February (plum), April (cherry), November (foliage)
Bus from Yokohama Station (30 min)
Location
Why Visit
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A 500-year-old three-storey pagoda from Tomyoji Temple in Kyoto — relocated plank by plank
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10 historic buildings including a Noh stage, farmhouse, and Edo-period villa in one garden
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The plum grove (200 trees) blooms in February — Yokohama's finest early spring garden
Local Tips
A private garden created by a Meiji-era silk merchant — historic buildings relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura, and elsewhere are scattered through the landscape. The inner garden (Naien) requires separate entry but contains the most important buildings. Much less crowded than Kenroku-en or Korakuen. Combine with Yokohama Chinatown (30 min by bus) for a full Kanagawa day.
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