Sankeien Gardens Yokohama Japan. Postcard

This postcard features the Sankeien Gardens, Yokohama, Japan. Sankeien Garden is 17.5 undulating hectares (over 42 acres) of groves, traditional old Japanese structures, gardens, ponds, waterfalls, bridges, refreshment spots and a museum, connected by rambling paths and footbridges. In 1902, Sankeien was established by Yokohama businessman, Sankei Hara (1868-1939), on land passed down by his grandfather. It took two decades to build, and incorporated numerous structures of historical and cultural significance, such as ancient houses, villas, tea rooms, arbors and shrines, from all over Japan. Enjoy your new Sankeien Gardens Yokohama postcard!