Half Day Cultural Sankeien Park
Stroll through Sankeien Garden, a traditional Japanese garden featuring relocated heritage buildings, feed the carps and turtles, a peaceful stream, and Kyoto-style noodle shops.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at your Hotel
- In your hotel lobby.
Sankeien Gardens
Enjoy a stroll around this 43 acres garden. Structures of cultural heritage were brought to the park from all over Japan. The entire garden was once home to Tomitaro Sankei Hara, an extremely wealthy merchant.
The park offers ponds, streams, bamboo groves and couple of traditional Japanese noodle houses.
In late March to early April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
In July and August, the pond just inside the entrance offer Japanese Pink lotus blossoms.
In late autumn, the changing of color of the leaves.
In mid to late Februray, plum blossoms are blooming.
Lunch at Soba Noodle Shop inside Sankeien Garden
Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a traditional setting. Soba noodles are popular at Sankeien Gardens.
Ending Point
Your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide Fee
* Japanese/English interpretation
* Public transportation fees
* Meals
* Entrance Fee to Sankeien Garden
Tour Important Information
* The tour involves a lot of walking so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* The tour will require local bus transportation.
* There will be an entrance fee of 900 yen per person.
Important message from the supplier
I can also guide Tokyo and Hakone.
All tours can be customized. Please send me a message.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Erol M.
I was born and raised in Japan and have spent my career working closely with international guests. After retiring as a hotel executive, I chose to become a tour guide so I could share Japan in a more personal and meaningful way. I especially enjoy telling the history of Yokohama, Japan’s first foreign settlement, and explaining how it shaped modern Japan through culture, trade, and daily life. Drawing on my background in hospitality, I customize each tour to meet your interests, pace, and travel style, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience tailored just for you.
Reviews
James M.
“Great time with Erol. He is a five +!”
Could not have been a better day. Erol was terrific! Want to engage him again. JPM
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Erol M.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you, and I’m delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. Your feedback means a lot to me, and I’m very grateful for your trust and appreciation. I would be absolutely delighted to guide you again in the future—it would be a real pleasure to meet you again and create another memorable day together. Thank you once again, and I look forward to seeing you next time in Japan!
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