UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAKONE
*NEW* BONUS DATES:
​NIGHT VIEWING: RAINBOW LIGHTS
April 6th - April 10th, 2026 ONLY
Weekdays (Monday through Friday), 6pm - 9:30pm​
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See the garden at illuminated with vibrant rainbow hues!
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Night Viewing is a separate event from regular admission. Advance tickets required, limited availability.
Members free (no reservations required).
Member Night Viewing Exclusive:
Private Azumaya Experience during Night Viewing
Our Night Viewing Azumaya Experience is available to Hakone members Mondays through Fridays during our 2026 Hanami Cherry Blossom Night Viewing season March 16th - April 10th. Here, your personal party will relax, enjoy refreshments, and appreciate the ambiance and beauty of this special Japanese garden during our famous cherry blossom season. Not only will you enjoy private access to the Azumaya throughout the evening, you'll also have private access to the entire gardens from 5:00 – 6:00 pm during our busiest time of year. Enjoy the serenity of the gardens during our limited-access night viewing to get the most out of this beautiful season. Contact our Events Department at events@hakonegardens.org to inquire.
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CURRENT EXHIBITS
Hakone Cultural Exchange Center
TEA CEREMONY DEMONSTRATIONS
Public Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
(Omote-senke School)​​
​Hakone offers public tea ceremony demonstrations in our Cultural Events Center on the first Sunday of every month from April to December.
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Upcoming Public Tea Ceremony:
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026 (12pm, 1pm or 2pm)
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Note: Tea Ceremony tickets are separate tickets from regular Garden Admission 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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*February 2026 Update*
Due to our current peak season schedule, we are not currently booking any new private tea ceremonies or docent tours. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back at a later date for availability updates.
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.