Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there from the nearest station?
About 10 minutes by city bus from Negishi Station on the JR Negishi Line; get off at Honmoku and walk about 10 minutes. From the East Exit of Yokohama Station it is about 40 minutes by city bus, and the garden is right by the Sankeien-mae stop. By car from the Tokyo or Haneda direction it is about 5 minutes from Honmoku Futo IC.
Events (1)
Are tea ceremonies or cultural events held?
Sankeien holds various cultural events through the year according to the season, such as lotus viewing, autumn leaf viewing and tea ceremonies. Please see the event information on the official website for details.
Pets (1)
Can I bring a pet in?
Please check the latest information about pets on the official website or on site.
Time needed (1)
How long should I allow?
Walking the whole of the outer and inner gardens takes about 1.5-2 hours. Allow around half a day if you want to take your time over the seasonal flowers and the buildings.
Photography (1)
Can I take photographs freely?
Photography within the garden is generally free. However, commercial photography or use in exhibitions requires prior enquiry.
Prices / Hours (1)
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
The garden is open 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Admission is 900 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary school students; Yokohama residents aged 70 and over enter free. It is closed on Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (26 December to 1 January).
Overview (1)
What kind of garden is Sankeien?
It is a Japanese garden created by the businessman Hara Sankei (given name Tomitaro) during the Meiji and Taisho periods and opened to the public in 1906. Covering about 175,000 square metres, it consists of an outer and an inner garden that make use of the natural topography, and is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
Highlights (2)
What historic buildings are the highlights?
Buildings relocated from Kyoto and Kamakura are set throughout the garden, including 10 nationally designated Important Cultural Properties and 3 Yokohama City designated Tangible Cultural Properties. You can stroll among a variety of historic structures, including the three-storey pagoda from the former Tomyoji temple, tea houses and old residences.
What flowers can I see?
Flowers colour the garden through the seasons: plum (February-March), cherry (March-April), wisteria (April-May), irises (June), lotus (July-August) and autumn leaves (November-December). The spring cherry blossom and autumn leaves are particularly popular.
Rainy days (1)
Can I enjoy it on a rainy day?
You can still walk the garden in the rain, and the greenery is beautiful and atmospheric after a shower. However, the ground becomes slippery, so we recommend comfortable walking shoes.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
Sankeien has a paid car park. It becomes very busy during the cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons, so we recommend using public transport.
Other (6)
What is the address?
58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
When is it closed?
Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (26 December to 1 January).
How much is admission?
Adults 900 yen, elementary school students 200 yen (free for Yokohama residents aged 70 and over).
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
How do I get there?
About 10 minutes by city bus from Negishi Station on the JR Negishi Line; get off at Honmoku and walk about 10 minutes. About 40 minutes by city bus from the East Exit of Yokohama Station; the garden is right by the Sankeien-mae stop.
What are the opening hours?
9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)