UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAKONE
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Hakone 2026 Lunar New Years Celebration
March 8, 2026 - 11am - 3pm
Celebrate the year of the Fire Horse at Hakone with a day of vibrant cultural performances, traditional demonstrations, and festive activities. Regular Admission rates applies (FREE for members). Advance tickets strongly encouraged.
Please note our PARKING LOT WILL BE CLOSED. All guests must park catch the FREE SHUTTLE from the Saratoga Village (located in front of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce at 14460 Big Basin Way).
Hanami - Daytime Cherry Blossom Viewing
March 2026
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Check back here in early 2026 for event dates and details.
Cherry Blossom Night Viewing
March 2026
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Check back here in early 2026 for event dates and details.
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.
Note: Garden Admission is NOT included in the price of the tea ceremony tickets 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.