Top Reasons to Visit

Peace, Beauty and Tranquility

  • Experience the tranquility of the oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Surround yourself in the peacefulness of the bamboo garden.

Venue for your events
  • Celebrate your wedding, anniversary, engagement or propose to your loved one in the beauty of the gardens.
  • Choose Hakone for your next business meeting or retreat.

Classes
  • Participate in traditional Japanese art forms such as ikebana and tea ceremony classes, as well as Western art forms, within the serenity of the peaceful ponds and graceful waterfalls.
  • Renew your energy in our yoga, tai chi, karate, zen and meditation classes.

Festivals
  • Annual Matsuri spring festival provides Asian cultural entertainment and Japanese foods.Annual fall Tea Ceremony brings together top Japanese tea schools for you to experience
  • Learn about Japanese culture through our special cultural events.

World Community History
  • 2001 venue for the 50th anniversary of the Peace Treaty celebrations.
  • 2004 venue for the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Amity.