Sankeien Gardens
Sankeien Gardens
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A building having high value historically removed and rebuilt from Kyoto or Kamakura is located skillfully in the garden for 175,000m2. (ten important cultural properties, three Yokohama-shi designation tangible cultural properties), in the very large land which spread out in southeastern part, Honmoku of Yokohama that overlooked Tokyo Bay, creation was begun from the time in 1902 (Meiji 35) by a
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Independence,MO30 contributions
Feb 2020
Our cruise was cancelled due to Convid-19 . Trying to fill our time, we decided to venture this garden. Because of the season, there was hardly anything to see. I went up to the pagoda area (pagoda itself was closed) to get a glimpse of the garden from above. Quite barren, but I’m sure it would have been a pretty sight to see in spring, summer and fall.
There was a house that one can enter (shoes off) and see how people live before. It was quite interesting.
Took a bus from Chinatown area and walked probably 15 minutes to the garden . Bus was a flat 220 yen , entrance fee to garden was 700 yen.
There was a house that one can enter (shoes off) and see how people live before. It was quite interesting.
Took a bus from Chinatown area and walked probably 15 minutes to the garden . Bus was a flat 220 yen , entrance fee to garden was 700 yen.
Written February 19, 2020
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RamblingRambler
London, England340 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A very special place, off the beaten path and practically empty on a perfect sunny day. The garden is spectacular, the buildings are amazing, and there are turtles and koi fish swimming around in the pond. What more can you ask for?
Written October 16, 2023
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KRJ
11 contributions
Nov 2019
A beautiful and peaceful garden just south of Yokohama. A little bit off the beaten track, so not as busy as other attractions, but it's well worth a visit. Easy walks around the lake, with magnificent views of the villas and pagoda.
Written March 8, 2020
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David_never_Dave
Portland, OR55 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Even on a cloudy and windy day, this is a beautiful and interesting place. If you can get a guided tour from one of the gardeners, do so. You'll learn a lot about the garden as it is today and its history. We had only a couple of hours but I could see spending much of a day here.
Written May 12, 2024
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longesthoneymoon
London, UK18 contributions
Even though I visited on a rainy day, I still was able to enjoy the amazing beauty and tranquility of the gardens. I took the bus from the Yokohama Station which was very easy to do with my Pasmo Card. At the gate I paid the 500yen admission fee and was given an English map of the grounds. The irises were in full bloom and were just spectacular. I would love to visit again in the fall since there were quite a few maple trees. However, I can't imagine a bad time to visit since there is something in bloom every month of the year according to the map I was given.
Don't miss the Sankei Memorial building. There you can find beautiful art and take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Once again I was presented with a English guide on how to partake and enjoy the ceremony. One of the women was fluent in English and was just thrilled to share information about the gardens and the history of the tea ceremony.
I was just about to leave since the rain was really coming down when I ran into a volunteer guide by the name of Teruo. He was an older gentleman full of energy with excellent English. I asked him to share information on the former residence, Kakushokaku. He was thrilled to show me around and even offered to take my picture in front of the building. He volunteers on Wednesdays and can be contacted through the main garden number. I would certainly request him if I were to visit again.
Sankeien Garden is a jem and should not be missed!
Don't miss the Sankei Memorial building. There you can find beautiful art and take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Once again I was presented with a English guide on how to partake and enjoy the ceremony. One of the women was fluent in English and was just thrilled to share information about the gardens and the history of the tea ceremony.
I was just about to leave since the rain was really coming down when I ran into a volunteer guide by the name of Teruo. He was an older gentleman full of energy with excellent English. I asked him to share information on the former residence, Kakushokaku. He was thrilled to show me around and even offered to take my picture in front of the building. He volunteers on Wednesdays and can be contacted through the main garden number. I would certainly request him if I were to visit again.
Sankeien Garden is a jem and should not be missed!
Written June 23, 2010
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TravelerConnecticut
Connecticut4 contributions
My husband and I were in Japan in October of 2006 and went to the Sankeien Gardens one day "just as something to do". We were glad we did!! The property is in a beautiful residential neighborhood easily reached by bus. It was originally owned by a wealthy silk merchant and his family. We spent a couple of hours walking throughout the grounds and looking at some of the wonderful old architecture that Japan is noted for. If I could plan a trip again, I would go in the spring when more flowers, etc would be in bloom.
Written January 18, 2007
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Soumitro Neogi
Kolkata (Calcutta), India185 contributions
Aug 2019
Reaching the garden : On reaching Sakuragicho ( JR line ) station , went to bus stand no : 2 and could choose either bus route no: 8 or 148 . Bus fare JPY 220 ( one way ) and a 20~ 30 mins ride ( depending on traffic ) you reach the last bus stop from where the garden entrance is a 5 ~7 mins walk .
The garden : After purchasing a ticket ( JPY 700 /adult ) at the counter , the ticket is scanned at the entrance and then one can choose to either take a leisurely walk around the garden or go along with an English speaking guide ( free of charge ) .
The landscaping of the garden with a big lake in the middle is mesmerizing. Since I visited during summer time , the garden was filled with lush green trees and small bridges leading to a few Japanese style houses which adds to the beauty of the place. After a walk , just relaxing by the lake (which has ducks and plenty of fishes), - the tranquility will refresh you immediately .
A must visit place , while in Yokohama
The garden : After purchasing a ticket ( JPY 700 /adult ) at the counter , the ticket is scanned at the entrance and then one can choose to either take a leisurely walk around the garden or go along with an English speaking guide ( free of charge ) .
The landscaping of the garden with a big lake in the middle is mesmerizing. Since I visited during summer time , the garden was filled with lush green trees and small bridges leading to a few Japanese style houses which adds to the beauty of the place. After a walk , just relaxing by the lake (which has ducks and plenty of fishes), - the tranquility will refresh you immediately .
A must visit place , while in Yokohama
Written August 12, 2019
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Charles C
Colorado Springs, CO396 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
We decided to revisit the Sankien Gardens plan on Tuesday morning since we missed them on Sunday. The gardens don’t open until 0900 and five of us (Pam, Sue, Judy, CL and myself) jumped in one of those great Toyota Alfard taxis right from Osanbashi Terminal. About 2500 YEN later, yes, 2500 YEN for the 5 of us. We were at Sankien Gardens. (Note that the Princess 2 hour tour was $70 per person.) The taxi was not $100 as told by the destination lecturer.
700YEN per person entry fee into the gardens was a bargain. We spent 3 hours wandering the gardens and the exhibits having CL translate the Kanji for us just for fun – almost everything had English translations as well, but having him translate the characters directly was pretty cool. The gardens were not crowded at all, but did have several wedding picture parties. The formal wedding kimonos were incredibly colorful, detailed and beautiful. The brides radiant and beautiful. The koi in the pond were a lot of fun to feed and watch. All of us were cheering on the turtles trying to get a piece of bread before the swarming koi got it. Unfortunately they were not successful. The koi invariably got all the bread.
Incredible pictures of an egret stalking and spearing an insect. Japanese and Chinese gardens, as explained by CL, are not botanical gardens exhibiting flowering plants. Rather they are islands of peace and serenity with everything strategically and deliberately placed to promote a unique view from every perspective. This was a private garden at one time and I can see how this would have been a unique and beautiful oasis for the family back in the day. There are refreshments (including beer) and toilets with the incredibly technologically advanced, AND CLEAN, stalls – including the electronic running water sound to encourage one to get the job done. All in all, a great and inexpensive way to spend a couple of hours in Yokohama.
700YEN per person entry fee into the gardens was a bargain. We spent 3 hours wandering the gardens and the exhibits having CL translate the Kanji for us just for fun – almost everything had English translations as well, but having him translate the characters directly was pretty cool. The gardens were not crowded at all, but did have several wedding picture parties. The formal wedding kimonos were incredibly colorful, detailed and beautiful. The brides radiant and beautiful. The koi in the pond were a lot of fun to feed and watch. All of us were cheering on the turtles trying to get a piece of bread before the swarming koi got it. Unfortunately they were not successful. The koi invariably got all the bread.
Incredible pictures of an egret stalking and spearing an insect. Japanese and Chinese gardens, as explained by CL, are not botanical gardens exhibiting flowering plants. Rather they are islands of peace and serenity with everything strategically and deliberately placed to promote a unique view from every perspective. This was a private garden at one time and I can see how this would have been a unique and beautiful oasis for the family back in the day. There are refreshments (including beer) and toilets with the incredibly technologically advanced, AND CLEAN, stalls – including the electronic running water sound to encourage one to get the job done. All in all, a great and inexpensive way to spend a couple of hours in Yokohama.
Written November 24, 2018
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Beaucaillou
Germany1,303 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
The day we visit there had exposition of Azalea Bonsai and popular month of wedding.Bonsai is not any more new to overseas countries, but bonsai with Azalea is rare.Month of May is most beautiful season of Azalea in Japan, so one can see them often in the park or temple but Azalea in Bonsai is very special. And month of June and October is popular season for Japanese wedding, so if you happen to visit San Kei En garden in these months, you may have luck to see wedding couple in Japanese kimono wedding gowns. Wedding gown couple can be seen by accident but flower season is up-dated in San Kei En garden’s web side, so check it out before you go. Also it is highly recommend to taste classical Japanese snack of miso-dengaku (warm conjac with sweet miso paste) and tokoroten (agar-agar in mixture of soy sauce and vinegar)at one of their cafes in the premises. Because they are so common food at home meal, it is rare to find cafes to serve those in town. It is easier to take a local bus from Yokohama station but highly recommend to ask the driver(they do understand some English) the right stop to get off as there is 2 bus stop to enter San kei en gardens, and one of them is far from main entrance.
Written August 26, 2016
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209Elena
Las Vegas, NV357 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
A very special place! Gorgeous and specious traditional gardens, full of history ! Walk around, have some tea with mochi, visit farmer's house and all the other structures.. Its not paved there, gravel, so flats for ladies are recommended. We saw turtles, birds, carps..A very zen place, you will see wedding ceremonies there , entrance fee about $5. We took a taxi from our hotel , less than $18 from Yamashita Park area, 10 min rude or, so depending on traffic. Must see in Yokohama.
Written June 9, 2016
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Do the gardens possibly have wheelchairs for physically disabled visitors to use?
Written January 25, 2021
Is it easy (possible) to get a taxi back from Sankeien Gardens to Negishi Station? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks so much!
Written November 7, 2019
Sure, there are always one or two waiting around to pick tourist up.
Written December 12, 2019
Is it disable friendly.i.e.mobility scooter???
Written February 26, 2019
Some areas are fine, a lot is gravel road but there are some steps which will limit the areas you can go to. We went with a stroller and had to leave it parked in some areas to access the more hilly areas.
Written February 26, 2019
Why would you need to purchase tickets in advance? The ticketing system at the gate is fine and so easy and quick there's no need to purchase in advance
Written August 14, 2018
how much is the entrance to sandeien gardens and what is the bus fare from Yokohama Port?
Written April 21, 2015
Hi,
The entrance fee is 500JPY/person.
If you're going to visit Sankeien from Osanbashi International Passenger terminal (search official website osanbashicom), the nearest railway station is JR line's Kannai (15min walk) or Minatomirai line's Nihon O-dori (7min walk). There is four ways to get to Sankeien.
1. Bus from Sakuragicho station: Take JR Keihin-Tohoku line at Kannai station to Sakuragicho station (one stop), then take Yokohama city bus No.8 or No.148 in front of the station (bus stop No.2), get off at Honmoku-Sankeien-Mae bus stop then walk ca. 5min to the entrance of Sankeien. The bus trip takes ca. 25min.
2. Bus from Yokohama station: Take JR Keihin-Tohoku line at Kannai station to Yokohama station (two stops), take Yokohama city bus No.8 or No.148 at East exit (near Sogo department store) (bus stop No.2), get off at Honmoku-Sankeien-Mae bus stop then walk ca. 5min to the entrance. The bus trip takes ca. 35min.
3. Bus from Minatomirai line Motomachi Chukagai station: Take Minatomirai line at Nihon Odori station to Motomachi Chukagai station. (one stop), go to exit No.4 at Motomachi Chukagai station then take Yokohama city bus No.8 or No.148 from Yamashitacho bus stop. get off the bus at Honmoku-Sankeien-Mae bus stop then walk ca. 5min to the entrance of Sankeien. The bus trip takes ca. 15min.
These three ways use the same bus lines. No.148 bus is express, so it's 5min faster than No.8 bus.
4. Bus from Negishi station: Take JR Keihin-Tohoku line at Kannai station to Negishi station (three stops), take Yokohama city bus No.58 or No.99 or No.101 in front of the station (bus stop No.1), get off at Honmoku bus stop then walk ca. 10min to the entrance. The bus trip takes ca. 10min.
Bus fares:
The single ticket costs 220JPY at Yokohama city bus (if you have a Japanese rechargeable contactless smart card like "Suica" "Pasmo" (similar to Sydney's Opal card), the single ticket costs 216JPY).
Minatomirai line fares:
Single ticket from Nihon O-dori to Motomachi Chukagai costs 180JPY. (with Japanese rechargeable contactless smart card it costs the same, 180JPY).
JR line fares:
Kannai-Sakuragicho 210JPY (with Japanese rechargeable contactless smart card it costs 206JPY).
Kannai-Yokohama 210JPY (with Japanese rechargeable contactless smart card it costs 206JPY)
Kannai-Negishi 160JPY (with Japanese rechargeable contactless smart card it costs 154JPY)
I've visited Sankeien twice and took a bus from Yokohama station, so I know well about No.148 or No.8 bus. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Hope you'll enjoy staying in Japan and welcome!
Written April 22, 2015
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