Experience the nobility at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama. Introducing our private photoshoot plan

Sankeien Overview

Sankeien Garden is an important historical heritage site that boasts unique charm and value, even in Yokohama, which has many popular tourist spots.

It was 118 years ago, in 1906, that Hara Sankei, a businessman who made his fortune in raw silk trading, opened this garden to the public, believing that "beautiful natural scenery is a shared asset that should be enjoyed by all." Historical buildings* such as a three-story pagoda and teahouse that were relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura, and other places are cleverly arranged on the vast 175,000m² site. In addition, seasonal flowers and plants such as plum, cherry, lotus, and autumn leaves further accentuate the charm of the ancient architecture. *As of 2025, there are a total of 17 buildings, including 10 buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties by the National Government and 3 buildings designated as Tangible Cultural Properties by Yokohama City.

In 2007, the entire garden, which combines these ancient buildings with the natural environment that surrounds them, was recognized as a cultural asset and designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty .

Tour Overview

This will be the first private kimono photo plan aimed at inbound tourists , offering the same quality of photography at Sankeien, where 2,000 pre-wedding photo shoots are taken each year.

At the hotel, a professional will dress men in hakama and women in kimono . (You can choose your favorite pattern from several options for kimono. Hair styling is also available as an option.)

The photo shoot will take place at Sankeien, a vast Japanese garden, and a private car will be provided for the round trip there. After arriving at Sankeien, you will go around the photo spots in Sankeien with an English speaking photographer and take photos. After the photo shoot, you will have a tea ceremony experience and then return to the hotel to finish. (The photos will be provided to you digitally.)

Tour Itinerary

■Recruitment schedule: Requests will be accepted. Please contact the following details.

■Time required: 3 hours (can be changed upon request)

■Tour cost: 650,000 yen (up to 5 people per group)

■Number of participants: 1 to 5 people (please contact us for more than 5 people)

■Application deadline: 14 days before the tour date

Travel planning and implementation of the tour

Company name: JTB Yokohama Branch

TEL: 045-316-4602

E-mail: area_yokohama@jtb.com