For uninterrupted meetings. For introspection. For celebrations!


Come experience Hakone, the oldest Asian estate and garden in the Western Hemisphere: eighteen acres of magnificent beauty nestled in the verdant hills of Saratoga, overlooking Silicon Valley.

Selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as an historic venue, Hakone is the preferred venue for business meetings, celebrations, weddings, or simply strolling through the gardens as they change from season to season.



 
The Gardens

It's summer, and the Gardens have never been more inviting! The flowers are in bloom, the skies are bright blue, and the extreme care with which the gardens are maintained is evident.


With the many weddings, celebrations and family gatherings that occur during the summer, be sure to come early and take a stroll through the Gardens. Take a peek in the doors of the Cultural Exchange Center and imagine your next business meeting or social event in this inviting, historic setting.

News and Events

Matsuri

(SPRING FESTIVAL)

Sunday, May 20, 2012 , 11 AM - 4 PM


Natsu Matsuri

(SUMMER FESTIVAL)

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 11 AM - 4 PM


Shazumi Kabuki Band Performance

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

7 - 8:30 PM


Torchlight Noh Play

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

6 PM  Gate Opens 


Autumn Opera in the Gardens

Friday, September 7, 2012

6 PM  - 9:30 PM



Click here for further details.





Join us

“Thank you for your assistance in arranging the staff retreat for our University.  I greatly appreciate all your efforts to accommodate our needs for the day.  All who attended remarked on the beauty and tranquility of the garden and admired the view from the balcony of the Cultural Exchange Center.  It was the perfect setting for our retreat and I thank you for all your work to make the day flow beautifully.  I will recommend your site to others and hope to visit the gardens again soon."

- Christine L, Santa Clara University


"We especially would like to thank you so much for helping us plan our wedding celebration.  The vendors you recommended were fantastic and the staff were great.  Hakone made our wedding the most beautiful wedding ever!  Thank you for all your help."

- Karin & Anthony R

 

"What a day!  All of the ladies had a wonderful time.  We were very impressed with the docent and all of his knowledge of Hakone.  The Tea Ceremony outstanding.  Thank you!"
— Marty J, Red Hat Society


"Thank you for all your effort in ensuring that our wedding is a happy and successful event!"

- Michelle & Craig T