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  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
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  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-05.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-06.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-07.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-04.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-01.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-03.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    nojima-hirobumi-villa-garden-02.jpg
  • Sankeien Garden Red Bridge and Sakura -  The cherry blossoms in spring make Sankeien Garden a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord's residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-18.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan's most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world's most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord's residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-3.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-1.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-4.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-2.jpg
  • Hongo Fujiyama Garden -  Koiwai house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse. It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park with a reconstructed Japanese garden out back. Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used. A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
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  • Hongo Fujiyama Garden -  Koiwai house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse. It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park with a reconstructed Japanese garden out back. Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used. A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-10.jpg
  • Hongo Fujiyama Garden -  Koiwai house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse. It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park with a reconstructed Japanese garden out back. Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used. A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-11.jpg
  • One of Japan’s most lavish gardens was first opened to the public in 1904.  It was once the private estate of silk baron Hara Sankei who wanted to share the  beauty by opening up his grounds. Besides Japanese style landscaping, there are numerous tea houses in the garden - such as this one with its unique bridge.
    sankeien-16.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    ito-hirobumi-2.jpg
  • Kimono at Sankeien a garden, once the private domain of Hara Sankei.  Sankeien is one of Japan's most exquisite gardens although it is made up of various Japanese garden components from various sources in Japan. The cherry blossoms in spring make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord's residence, numerous tea houses are scattered throughout the expanse.
    sankeien-17.jpg
  • Hirobumi Garden at Nojima Koen - Hirofumi Ito was Japan’s first prime minister.  He had a beautiful thatched roof villa built overlooking Tokyo Bay on the edge of Yokohama looking out over the water, with Japanese pine trees adorning the foreground and garden.  The villa was built in 1896, and restored in 2009 and now is part of Nojima Koen Park.  Nojima itself is a small island just off the shore in Kanazawa-ku Yokohama designated as a place of scenic beauty by the Kanazawa Prefecture government. Nojima is connected with the mainland by bridges.
    ito-hirobumi-1.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-05.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-09.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-11.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-06.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-08.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-01.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-02.jpg
  • Koiwai House and garden is in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  The house is a unique combination of a samurai house and Japanese farmhouse.  It was originally located nearby but dismantled then reconstructed at its current venue in Hongo Fujiyama Park.  Koiwai was a local landowner and VIP in Yokohama. In building and maintaining the park, home and garden local citizen participation is used.  A unique feature of this traditional house is that it has a large samurai type gate.
    hongo-fujiyama-04.jpg
  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-wisteria-3.jpg
  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-wisteria-4.jpg
  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    AMBER-2022-157.jpg
  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-wisteria-1.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-22.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en.rinshunkaku-03.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en.rinshunkaku-01.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-33.jpg
  • Sankeien Pond, Pines & Ducks - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-34.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-31.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-32.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-26.jpg
  • Sankeien Wedding Kimono - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-24.jpg
  • Sankeien Wedding Kimono - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-25.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-21.jpg
  • Sankeien Pond - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-20.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-bridge-1.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japanís most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the worldís most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lordís residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-5.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-10.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-13.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-11.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-14.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-6.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-8.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-15.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-30.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-27.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-23.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en.rinshunkaku-02.jpg
  • Sankeien Shunsoro Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-shunsoro-2.jpg
  • Sankeien Shunsoro Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankei-en-shunsoro-1.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japanís most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the worldís most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lordís residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-63.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-9.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-12.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike. Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord’s residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-7.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-4.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-5.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-2.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-1.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-10.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myohoji-yokohama-9.jpg
  • The formal European garden at Uchida House at Yamate Bluff - the original foreign settlement in Japan. The Bluff is strongly connected historically to the city of Yokohama.  Beautifully restored western style houses  have been preserved as museums and concert halls and has made the Bluff a favorite place to stroll in Yokohama.  This is Home of a Diplomat. Originally it was the Uchida Residence, built in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1910, and later removed and reconstructed on this site. It was built by Sadatsuchi Uchida, a diplomat in the Meiji Government who served as consul-general in New York. Reflecting the tastes of Uchida, who had lived overseas for many years, the house is designed completely in western style. The building is a fine example of the style of its designer, James McDonald Garner.
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  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-3.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-4.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-2.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-1.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-231.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-241.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myoho-ji-15.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    AMBER-2022-C-61.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myoho-ji-16.jpg
  • Myoho-ji Carp Pond Yokohama -  Myoho-ji is an ancient temple in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 14th century.  Its simple pond koi garden is one of the nicest in the Kanto area.
    myoho-ji-17.jpg
  • Rose Garden, Yokohama Bluff
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  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-15.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-218.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-17.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-16.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-12.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-255.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-18.jpg
  • Yamate Bluff was the original foreign settlement in Japan. The Bluff is strongly connected historically to the city of Yokohama.  Beautifully restored western style houses  have been preserved as museums and concert halls and has made the Bluff a favorite place to stroll in Yokohama.
    yamate-bluff-12.jpg
  • Yamate Bluff was the original foreign settlement in Japan. The Bluff is strongly connected historically to the city of Yokohama.  Beautifully restored western style houses  have been preserved as museums and concert halls and has made the Bluff a favorite place to stroll in Yokohama.
    yamate-bluff-3.jpg
  • Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-13.jpg
  • Shomyoji Arched Bridge - Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature not to mention the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyoji.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-18.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-16.jpg
  • Tozenji is one of hte oldest temples in the Yokohama area, dating back to the 13th century.  Little is known about the originals of its pond garden, which has been preserved trhough the centuries.
    tozenji-yokohama-17.jpg
  • 78.7  Shomyoji 称名寺 was built by Hojo Sanetoki during the Kamakura period and was the Hojo family temple. The Jodo style pure land garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature - its arched bridge over the pond is its showcase. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print Shomyo-no-Bansho one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa. Today Shomyoji is no longer part of Kamakura but now officially within Yokohama city limits.
    78.7.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-SHOMYOJI-01.jpg
  • Soribashi Bridge at Shomyoji - Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-11.jpg
  • Soribashi Bridge at Shomyoji - Shomyoji was built by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and was made the Hojo family temple of the Kanazawa area. The Jodo style garden with Ajiike Pond in front of the main temple is its most unique feature when considering the arched bridge. The temple's bell was portrayed in the woodblock print "Shomyo-no-Bansho," one of eight prints depicting views of Kanazawa by Hiroshige Utagawa.
    shomyo-ji-08.jpg
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