CURRENT EXHIBITS
Saratoga Foothills Club
Landscaping Design: Cultivating Harmony
Join award-winning landscape architect Hoichi Kurisu, together with Hakone Gardens Executive Director Meredith Lee and Curator Jacob Kellner, for an engaging exploration of the philosophy and artistry behind Japanese landscape design.
Hakone Cultural Exchange Center
FLORAL DEMONSTRATIONS
Hakone Japanese Style Flower Arrangement
​​Japanese Style Flower Arrangement Workshop by Chiharu Yabe
This workshop is suitable for beginners and provides a solid foundation in basic Japanese style flower arrangement. You will experience working with seasonal flowers and bamboo. The flower, vase, kenzan (tool) are all wonderful gifts for you take home after our workshop!
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Returning members who bring their own kenzan and bowl can register for the lower registration fee (Must bring both items to workshop), unless you would like a new set of kenzan and bowl.
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, May 3rd, 2026 (12pm, 1pm or 2pm)
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Sunday, June 7th, 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.