【紫陽花の海に、人の波】
We stopped by Yokohama English Garden to see the hydrangeas, hoping for a quiet seasonal escape, but the visit felt more crowded than calming. The flowers themselves were beautiful—soft blues, purples, and whites layered like a watercolor garden—but the overall experience was not very memorable.
We visited on a Saturday during peak hydrangea season, which was probably the main issue. Despite the fairly high ¥1,500 entry fee, the garden was packed with people, making it hard to slow down, take photos comfortably, or simply enjoy the scenery. For anyone planning a visit, I would recommend avoiding weekends during popular flower seasons if you want a more relaxing experience.
The garden is clearly well maintained, and the blooms were worth seeing, but the atmosphere felt too busy for the peaceful stroll we had imagined. It may be better on a weekday or outside peak season, but based on this visit, I would not go again.
👫🏻 Crowd: Very crowded during peak season
💰 Entry fee: ¥1,500
🔙 Would I visit again? ❌ Definitely NOT
Visiting the garden to see roses, I felt like the season had ended. Whether the roses will bloom again is uncertain, but currently, the hydrangeas and lilies are making the garden look beautiful.
This was a last minute find while in Yokahama. This garden is gorgeous. I highly recommend it if you like roses. There were so many varieties.
Absolute gem, definitely worth a visit. The fragrance is present as you enter the garden. The roses were in full bloom and the space was magical, even with all the people.
A 15-20 minute walk from the Yokohama Train Station. Was a cold winters day but happy to see some of the roses were still out. A well maintained garden and some great Christmas decorations were in the garden and able to interact with. Well worth a visit depending on the time of the year.
