UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAKONE
THE ART OF FLOW: Sumi-e Workshop
an introduction to Japanese ink painting
Friday, February 20, 2026 11am - 1pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026 11am - 1pm
Discover the quiet power of ink, brush, and breath in this calming, creative experience inspired by Zen traditions. Join us for a relaxed session learning the basic traditional brush techniques of Sumi-e through creating your own expressive artwork. Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, all materials will be provided.
Pricing
$50 — Hakone Members
$60 — Non-Members
$40 - *Special Returning Participant Rate
*A special discount is available to all previous participants (member or non-member) who have attended a past Sumi-e workshop on 9/26, 9/30, or 10/3 in 2025.
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Hakone Lunar New Years Celebration
March 8, 2026 - 11am - 3pm
Please check back here in February 2026 for any updates and more details.​
Hanami - Daytime Cherry Blossom Viewing
March 2026
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Check back here in early 2026 for event dates and details.
Cherry Blossom Night Viewing
March 2026
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Check back here in early 2026 for event dates and details.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
*NEW EXHIBIT* - Hakone Cultural Exchange Center
TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATIONS
Public Tea Ceremony Demonstrations (Omote-senke school)​​
*Public tea ceremonies will begin again in April 2026. Please check back in March 2026 to purchase tickets.​​
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Hakone offers public tea ceremony demonstrations in our Cultural Events Center on the first Sunday of every month from April to December.
Please note, Garden Admission is not included in the price of the tea ceremony tickets and must be purchased separately.​
For larger groups or inquiries, contact Sensei John Larissou at larissou@gmail.com.
Private Tea Ceremony Demonstrations (Ura-senke school)
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Click here for more info. Private tea ceremony bookings may also be combined with other activities such as a private docent tour, origami workshop, and/or kimono wearing demonstration.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Toro Nagashi - Lantern Floating Ceremony
August 2026
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Toro Nagashi refers to the Japanese river lantern festivals held in summer where participants release candle-lit lanterns into the river together with their prayers for peace.​
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Check back in early summer of 2026 for event details.
Hakone Moon Festival
October 2026
Celebrate the autumn moon at Hakone in our illuminated gardens.
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Check back early summer of 2026 for event details.
Oshogatsu
January 2027
Celebrate the Japanese New Year at Hakone.
​Check back in Winter 2026 for event details.