Experience Hakone
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Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Currently Blooming
Updated January 8, 2026
Winter flowers such as camellia and quince are starting to bloom around the garden. It's also the perfect opportunity to admire the sculpture like beauty of many of our niwaki 庭木 (garden trees) without their leaves, and admire the artistry of Hakone's gardeners who prune meticulously prune them each Winter to maintain an authentic Japanese landscape aesthetic.
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Featuring a special shishi-mai (Japanese lion dance) performance by Ai Matsuda from Hawaii.
About Hakone Estate and Gardens
Hakone Estate and Gardens is one of the oldest residential-style Japanese gardens open to the public in the Western Hemisphere. First established as a private summer retreat in 1915, today Hakone is a treasured sanctuary connecting visitors of all ages with nature, culture, and history as they explore the tranquil beauty of our 18-acre grounds.
Stroll around Hakone's iconic hill and koi pond garden to immerse in a living museum of traditional Japanese landscaping, while surrounded by historic buildings authentically crafted in Japan over 100 years ago. Along with rotating art exhibits in our Cultural Exchange Center, Hakone hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, and is a premiere venue for private event rentals.