Sankeien is a Japanese garden located in Yokohama's Honmoku. 

It was created in the early 1900s, over a period of 20 years, by Sankei Hara, a businessman who made his fortune in the manufacturing and export of silk.

Inside the extensive garden, there are 17 historical buildings, gathered from places such as Kyoto and Kamakura.

Visitors can enjoy seeing how they blend in seamlessly with the natural scenery of each season.

Now cloaked  in the deeper greens of early summer, Sankeien is the venue for an azalea bonsai exhibition taking place until Sunday 6th June.

Approximately 60 carefully cultivated bonsais are on display in the Special Exhibition Area of the outer garden’s central square.

The highlights of the exhibition are not limited to the colors, patterns and shapes of the flowers that change according to variety…Visitors can also enjoy the overall form and mood of the trees and the bonsai pots with which they have been paired.

During the exhibition period, consultations on bonsai techniques will be available at the venue every day, between 9am and 4pm.  

Why not immerse yourself in the deep world of bonsai at Sankeien, which transmits Japan’s traditional culture to the present day. 

And take the opportunity to see the rhododendrons that are planted in the gardens too.

Both can be enjoyed with just the admission fee.

For enquiries, call Sankeien on 045-621-0635.