Sankeien Garden
三渓園
Traditional Japanese garden spanning 175,000 square meters with a tea house, pagoda, and Edo-period structures surrounded by ancient trees.
〒 231-0824How to get there
山手Negishi Line25 min walk from the station
Sankeien Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located in Yokohama, Japan. It was created by Tomitaro Hara, also known as Sankei Hara, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, in 1906. The garden covers 175,000 square meters and features a variety of architectural and landscaping styles, including a traditional tea ceremony house, a pagoda, and a main house from the Edo period. It also has a pond, a waterfall and a bridge. The garden is home to many species of plants and trees, some of which are over 400 years old. It is a beautiful spot for cherry blossom and autumn foliage viewing.
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