VISIT HAKONE
Monday - Friday
10am - 5pm
last admission 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
11am - 5pm
last admission 4pm
*Note: Winter Hours will begin Sunday October 31, 2026 and the garden will close at 4pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bamboo Fence Building Workshop
October 10–11, 2026
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Spend two immersive days working alongside Jacob to build a traditional Kenninji-gaki bamboo fence at Hakone. Participants will learn bamboo preparation, fence-building techniques, traditional knot tying, and more while contributing to the continued care of Hakone’s landscape.
$ 500 Hakone Members | $550 General
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Chris Sicat
An outdoor sculpture installation
Here There Everywhere by Bay Area artist Chris Sicat is an outdoor installation of seven graphite-covered wood sculptures inspired by the symbolic significance of the number seven, including the seven steps of the Buddha. Placed throughout Hakone’s gardens, the works blend art and landscape while inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and experience their surroundings in new ways.
On loan from John Cherbone
Located in the Lower House
Brilliant color, intricate detail, and centuries of craftsmanship come together in Shippō-yaki, the Japanese art of cloisonné. Delicate metal wires are carefully shaped to create intricate designs, then filled with layers of colored enamel to produce luminous, jewel-like works of art.
More than a decorative craft, Shippō-yaki reflects extraordinary precision, patience, and artistry. Experience the beauty of this remarkable Japanese tradition up close at Hakone and discover the craftsmanship hidden within every detail.
Inspired by Hokusai's The Great Wave, UMI by Bay Area artist Chris Sicat explores the history of Prussian Blue and the international exchange of ideas that influenced Japanese art. Through immersive paintings and installation, Sicat's work reflects on the movement of materials, artistic traditions, and the enduring connection between art and nature.
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.
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