Events | Hakone Gardens

Concert at Hakone

Sounds of Old and New Taiko Concert Featuring Kenny Endo

May 26, 2025

Hakone's inaugural Garden of Culture performance during AAPI Heritage Month, Sounds of Old and New, features renowned taiko artist Kenny Endo withguest artists Chizuko Endo (taiko/percussion), Mas Koga (saxophone, flute, shakuhachi), Jay Lai (guzheng, electric keyboard), and Hiroshi Tanaka(taiko/percussion).

Click here for more info and tickets.

Exhibition at the Cultural Exchange Center

Stumbling into Beauty: Japan through a contemplative lens

January 7th, 2025 through June 2025

Bonnie Blake-Drucker, a photographer and architect, masterfully brings to life the Japanese principle of Ichi-go, Ichi-e, the notion that every moment is unique and should be cherished. Her stunning compositions reveal the delicate dance between light, shadow, and movement, allowing viewers to experience the elegance of temple gardens, ancient shrines, and quiet streets in an intimate way.

* Please call us to check if the exhibit will be open to the public on the day of your visit.

Toro Nagashi

Toro Nagashi - Lantern Floating Ceremony

August 2025

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.

Please check back in 2025.

Tea Ceremony Demo

Sunday (Omote-senke school)

Purchase tickets for Sunday May 4th

The Sunday Tea Ceremony is available on the first Sunday of every month from April to December. Garden admission fee is not included in the price of the tickets. For larger groups or inquiries, contact John Larissou at larissou@gmail.com.

Monday to Friday (Ura-senke school)

Click here for more info and a request form. Tea Ceremony can be combined with Kimono Wearing Demonstration.