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Sankeien GardenSankeien

Also known as: 三溪園

A Japanese garden landscaped and opened to the public by Hara Sankei (Hara Tomitaro), a businessman who made his fortune in the silk trade and silk-reeling. Historic buildings relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura, and elsewhere dot the grounds, prized for their seasonal scenery.

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