Sankei-en: Day Trip from Tokyo (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sankei-en is a garden in Honmoku-Sannotani, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 31 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 三溪園 |
| Location | Honmoku-Sannotani, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yokohama Hommoku Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 334 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1906 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.41695, 139.66004 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sankeien.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yokohama Hommoku Station, about 1.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (三溪園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yokohama City Hasseiden Local Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Honmoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Azuma Shrine (Yokohama) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Honmoku Sanchō Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Zengyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.