What other travelers are saying about Sankeien Garden
Sankeien Garden was a stunning blend of nature and history. Walking through it felt like stepping into a different era.
The scenes of traditional Japanese architecture, serene ponds, and beautifully manicured landscapes. Every angle offered a picture-perfect moment.
We were lucky to be visiting when cherry blossoms were in full bloom. The garden transformed into a pink-and-white paradise. It's magical.
Sankeien Garden was a must-visit. Highly recommend.
If you are looking for a traditional Japanese garden, this is not it. That being said, this is still a really nice place to visit. There are many old buildings on the grounds and it's very peaceful overall. I came in the afternoon and there were very few people around. I enjoyed it, but I would probably look for something more traditional next time I visit.
This garden is about 30 minutes from the harbor area. We walked to the local metro station (Sakuragicho) and took bus number 8. It was 220 yen pp and you have about a 5-10 minute walk when you exit the bus.
The gardens are very peaceful and tranquil. Many(mostly ) locals frequent the gardens and only a few tourists. The entry price was 900 yen and we broke a 10,000 yen, which isn’t easy to do in Japan. There were people getting engaged and locals having a great time. There are plenty of clean restrooms and several tea houses there. I highly recommend it for a relaxing few hours.
Amazing garden even in winter! We took the bus using Google Maps and walked for about 10-15 minutes through small roads in a housing estate (nice to see that none of the houses are alike and houses are well-maintained in Japan). There's a small fee for entry and the better half mentioned we'll be here for at least a couple of hours, which is great if you love walking in a peaceful garden. The garden surrounds a large lake and contains historic structures from other parts of Japan. Sometimes you feel like you're on the set of Shogun when exploring one of the old timber houses. The main hall also houses several beautiful pieces of art. We were fortunate to also see a bonsai exhibition at the time of our visit.
Well worth a visit. A collection of architectural gems over the last 500 years and from across Japan. All in one garden. Cheap entry and self tour around to look at it all. Probably the best combination of everything you want to see in terms of a garden, in Yokohama.
