Discovering Sankeien Garden, Yokohama
This gem of a Japanese-style garden in Yokohama offers an escape from the bustle of the port city with its natural beauty and important cultural heritage.A peaceful refugeWhen people ask about my favorite place in Japan, I first think of the temples of Kyoto or the famous castle in Himeji. But then, I always settle on my neighborhood’s own treasure, the Sankeien Garden.Sankeien is a large Japanese-style garden in southern Yokohama known for its picturesque vistas, beautiful flora, historic buildings, and cultural events tied to the appreciation of the seasons. In the age of coronavirus, its sp...