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Garden Hours
Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekends 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Location
Hakone Gardens
21000 Big Basin Way
Saratoga CA 95070
Phone
408 741-4994
Hakone@hakone.com
Visitor Fees
$5.00 Entrance Fee per individual
$3.50 for Seniors and Students 5 to 17 years with valid ID
Children Four (4) years and under enter for Free
Hakone Visitor’s Guidelines
Hakone is the oldest Japanese and Asian estate garden in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1915. It is one of the prime land marks by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is an authentic replica of Japanese Samurai or Shogun’s estate garden, designed by one of descendent of the imperial gardening family members. We appreciate your respecting the serenity and tranquility that Hakone Estate and Gardens offers. Please observe the following guidelines:
- Buses - No buses longer than 30 feet are allowed. Due to sharp turns and the steep grade of the entry road, vehicles larger than 24 passenger buses are prohibited. Buses longer than 30 feet may be parked at the base of the drive up way (Big Basin Way). There is a hiking trail (1/4 mile) that visitors may walk from Big Basin Way to the Gardens.
- Wheelchair Access - Because paths and walkways are covered with either gravel or rock, the Gardens have a limited access to wheelchairs.
- Clothing - Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Supervision - Children should be supervised at all times, preferably at least one adult per five children. Please have them refrain from running around, shouting, or kicking the gravel, so that other visitors who come to experience the tranquility won’t be disturbed, and can enjoy as well. Please do not throw any objects into the Koi pond, including coin. These delicate fish and turtles suffer as a consequence.
Free year around entrance for Hakone Foundation Members. Members also enjoy a 10% Gift Shop Discount and discounts on Hakone special events. Click the Hakone Foundation button for more information.
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