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.
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.
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 beautiful garden is my favourite Japanese garden. Get off the beaten track and explore. I was so inspired that when I got home I set about creating a small Japanese garden. I loved this peaceful space.
The only good way to get here is bus, 40~ min from Yokohama. I was hoping I'd be able to advice against visiting for that reason—but I can't—it's absolutely gorgeous. Highly highly recommend.
(I visited late June 2025)
There's a 900 yen entrance fee, they took or physical card—no mobile pay, at least not western ones.
