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Sankeien Garden

YokohamaGarden🌸 Typical peak: Mid Mar – Early Apr✦ Night sakura

Overview

Sankeien is a Japanese garden in Honmoku, Yokohama, known for scenery in which historic buildings relocated from Kyoto and elsewhere harmonize with cherry blossoms. About 250 cherry trees of 9 varieties bloom in turn from mid-March to early April, and there is a night illumination during the cherry blossom season.

Address: 58-1 Honmoku Sannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0824
Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
Official website: https://www.sankeien.or.jp/

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Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually mid-March to early April (varieties bloom in turn)

February

March

April

May

Bloom dates shift with each year’s temperatures. Check the Sankeien official website for the latest bloom information

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

The signature view is the Somei-yoshino around the Large Pond together with the Three-Story Pagoda of former Tomyoji Temple on the hill. There are also cherry trees connected to Gifu Prefecture, linked to the garden’s founder Sankei Hara, and during the illumination the historic buildings are lit up along with the night sakura.

📷 Best views

Around the Large Pond

See the Somei-yoshino and the Three-Story Pagoda of former Tomyoji Temple together

Three-Story Pagoda of former Tomyoji Temple

The garden’s symbol, lit up during the illumination

Illumination

Night illumination

Period: Usually held to coincide with peak bloom
Admission: Admission fee only

In 2026: Mar 27–Apr 5, from around 18:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30). After 17:00, the Inner Garden and the hill path to the Three-Story Pagoda are closed

Hours

Opening hours

Regular opening hours9:00–17:00

Last entry 16:30

Illumination period9:00–21:00

Last entry 20:30. Outer Garden only after 17:00

Hours can change during the cherry blossom season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Adults¥900

Elementary and junior high school students¥200

Yokohama residents aged 65 and over¥700

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓On illumination nights you can’t enter the Inner Garden or the hill path to the pagoda, so go during the day if you want to get close to the Three-Story Pagoda
✓Each variety blooms at a different time, so you can enjoy several visits from mid-March to early April

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Honmoku bus stop (about 10 min by bus from Negishi Station)About a 10 min walk
Sankeien Iriguchi bus stop (about 40 min by bus from Yokohama Station East Exit)About a 5 min walk
From major stations & airports: Yokohama Station: Route bus from the East Exit (About 40 min)

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: Weekends at peak bloom and illumination hours
Quieter times: Weekdays right after opening

Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: Yokohama normals: March high 14.0°C, low 6.0°C; April high 18.9°C, low 10.7°C (JMA)
What to wear & bring: The evening illumination gets cold, so bring an extra layer

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Rules

Hanami rules & etiquette

!During illumination hours (after 17:00), the Inner Garden and the hill path to the Three-Story Pagoda are closed

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