Matsuri (Spring Festival)
Sunday, May 20, 2012
11 AM - 4 PM
Each year, the Hakone Supporting Committee presents Matsuri, a spring festival, filled with flavorful cultural events such
as traditional music, art, and dance performances, food, silent auction, and children's games. Free admission.
Shuttle service will be available.
For information in English, click here.
For information in Japanese, click here.
Shuttle pick up from the West Valley College Parking Lot #5 (free parking).
It is the third parking lot on Fruitvale Avenue on your left at 14000 Fruitvale Ave.
Parking at Hakone is $15 per vehicle. Cash only.
For West Valley College Parking Lot map, click here.
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Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
11 AM - 4 PM
Organized by HappoSigh.com
The summer Matsuri will feature delicious foods, games, and music bands.
General admission is required through Hakone Gift Shop.
$7 per adult and $5 per senior (65 and up) and students of up to 17 years of age.
This event is organized by http://www.happosigh.com.
Please check back later for further details.
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Shazumi Kabuki Band Performance
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
7 PM - 8:30 PM
"SHAZUMI", a Kabuki band from Kyoto, will be visiting the US to do a performance and workshop of traditional
Japanese Kabuki music. The band is a group of professional players who are active in the front lines of the industry,
including the leader Katsushichiro Kineya, who is a renowned Nagauta shamisen player.
In addition, GEIKO from Kyoto will be joining us in a workshop.
Admission $30/person and it includes wine tasting.
Reservation required.
Please check back later for further details.
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Torchlight Noh Play
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
6 PM Gate Opens
Hakone is pleased to present the 2nd Torchlight Noh Play by Kyoto Kanze-ryu Group.
The evening will feature the following performances:
7 PM MaiBayashi "Tenko"
7:30 PM Kyogen "Shimizu"
8:30 PM Noh "Tsunemasa"
Registration will start late May.
Please check back later for further details.
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Autumn Opera in the Gardens
Friday, September 7, 2012
6 PM - 9:30 PM
Please check back for further details.