Sankeien Garden

Japanese garden Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan

What to expect

Sankeien Garden is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Yokohama, Japan, renowned for its seasonal beauty and historic buildings. The garden covers over 175,000 square meters and features ponds, streams, and undulating paths, as well as many historic buildings, including a three-storied pagoda and several tea houses. The garden was built by Tomitaro Hara and opened to the public in 1906. It is popular for its cherry blossoms, ume blossoms, and changing leaves in autumn. The garden also has a restaurant, café, and facilities for visitors with disabilities. The garden's historic buildings include the Kakushokaku, which was the private residence of the Hara family, and the Sankei Memorial, which introduces the public to the garden and its creator

Plan your family visit to the Sankeien Garden with these blog insights 👇

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Things to do in Yokohama with Kids

Things to do in Yokohama with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a stroll through the beautiful garden, admiring the meticulously reconstructed historic buildings, the stunning three-storey pagoda, and the tranquil ponds and streams

Highlights: The kids loved watching the ducks in the ponds, and we all enjoyed the serenity of the garden ✨