Historical
The Historical Sankeien Garden
Rey WatersSankeien Garden is a place of beauty and history in Yokohama.
Sankeien Garden
In 1859, when the port of Yokohama opened to foreign trade, silk was the country's largest export. In 1909, Japan was the world's premier silk supplier, serving markets such as the United States and Europe.
Sankeien was built by Hara Sankei, a great entrepreneur who produced and traded silk in Yokohama. In the early 1900s, he used some of his wealth to create a Japanese garden over the course of about 20 years.
The Sankeien covers approximately 175,000 square meters and extends over three valleys along the coast. It consists of an outer garden that has been open to the public since 1906 and an inner garden that was originally kept private for Sankei's personal use. Seventeen historic structures that have been relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura and other locations have been brought into harmony with nature over the four seasons to present great landscapes.
Overview
Address
58-1 Honmokusannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, 231-0824 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 17:00 Open NowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday
9:00 - 17:00
Friday
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Holidays
9:00 - 17:00
Phone Number
045-621-0634Website
General Amenities
- Paid parking
- Free parking
- Free guides/pamphlets
Payment Method
- Pay by cash
- Credit cards accepted
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