What other travelers are saying about Sankeien Garden
Beautiful garden, though one of the main houses was closed for a private event during our visit. Did quite a bit of walking within the garden but was well worth it. There’s a bus stop just outside the entrance so this made it very convenient to return to Yokohama station. Entrance fee was ¥900 for one adult.
The garden features several historic buildings, including the Three-story Pagoda of Old Tomyoji, the Former Yanohara House, and the Gekkaden Pavilion.
The garden is stunning year-round, with cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter.
The garden hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Plum Blossom Festival, Cherry Blossom Viewing, and the Firefly Evening in early summer.
Sankeien Garden is accessible by public transportation, with bus services available from Yokohama Station and other nearby locations. There is also parking available for visitors traveling by car.
Sankeien (三溪園, or "Three Creeks Garden") is a renowned traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Spanning 175,000 square meters (about 43 acres), it's celebrated for its serene landscapes, seasonal beauty, and collection of historic buildings relocated from across the country. Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, it offers a peaceful escape with ponds, streams, winding paths, and vibrant foliage changes year-round.
Agree to place to enjoy fall foliage at leisure. I suggest going to the garden in day afternoon, so that you can also enjoy the setting Sun right next to Mount Fuji in the observation Tower.
Sankeien is absolutely breathtaking — a perfect blend of history, nature, and serenity. The garden is beautifully designed with wide ponds, winding paths, and traditional teahouses that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The highlight for me was the three-storied pagoda perched on the hill, a stunning backdrop especially during cherry blossom and autumn seasons.
Entrance is 900 for adults…
I hesitated to go due to the season (December 2025) but the leaves were still vibrant and the ambiance tranquil. I’d argue it’d be worth going out of your way here any month of the year. After this visit, I’d be excited to check out how the garden changes throughout all the seasons. You can feed the ducks and there was one of those Japanese monkey shows going on while I was there. Free English tour available @1:30PM by main park entrance. My guide, Keiko-san was a joy to be around and chock full of information. There’s a bus from Yokohama station that stops in the parking lot of the gardens.
