{"id":20635,"date":"2026-01-26T08:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T23:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/?p=20635"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:57:47","slug":"un-gardens-sankeien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/un-gardens-sankeien\/","title":{"rendered":"Sankeien Garden : A Journey Through Yokohama&#8217;s History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Experience the Timeless Beauty of Sankeien Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a peaceful escape from the modern cityscape of Yokohama, Sankeien Garden is a must-visit destination. This sprawling Japanese traditional garden, once the private residence of Tomitaro &#8220;Sankei&#8221; Hara, offers a breathtaking blend of nature and historical architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Charm of Historical Architecture<\/strong> What makes Sankeien truly unique is its collection of 17 historic buildings brought here from across Japan, including Kyoto and Kamakura. As you stroll along the ponds, you will encounter a majestic three-story pagoda, elegant tea houses, and traditional thatched-roof farmhouses. Ten of these structures are designated as Important Cultural Properties, making the garden an open-air museum of Japanese heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2422-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7169\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2395-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7154\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2392-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2392-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2392-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2392-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2392-scaled-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u6b63\u9580\u4ed8\u8fd1\u304b\u3089\u5927\u6c60\u30fb\u4e09\u91cd\u5854\u3092\u671b\u3080<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2446-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2446-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2446-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2446-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2446-scaled-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasonal Splendor<\/strong> No matter when you visit, Sankeien showcases the beauty of the four seasons. In spring, the garden is transformed by cherry blossoms reflecting on the central pond. Summer brings vibrant green foliage and blooming lotus flowers, while autumn paints the landscape in fiery reds and gold. Even in winter, the plum blossoms offer a delicate scent and a sign of the coming spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2429-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7174\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500184842883549;width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2429-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2429-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2429-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2429-scaled-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">winter camellia near Shunsoen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Moment of Zen<\/strong> For a truly authentic experience, take a break at one of the tea houses. Enjoying a bowl of matcha green tea while gazing at the peaceful scenery allows you to slow down and appreciate the &#8220;wabi-sabi&#8221; aesthetic that defines Japanese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2427-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7173\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500131378422408;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2427-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2427-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2427-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2427-scaled-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Information<\/strong> Sankeien is easily accessible by bus from Yokohama Station or Sakuragicho Station. 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