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Last updated 6.15.11
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Botanical Gardens, Attractions, City Offices, Reception Centers, Wedding Chapels, Conventions
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What People Are Saying About Hakone Estate & Gardens
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Overview – Now a city park, this 15-acre garden was originally constructed by a private citizen to typify a mid-17th-century Zen garden. Now it's composed of four separate gardens: the Hill and Pond Garden, the Tea Garden, the Zen Garden, and Kizuna En, a bamboo garden. – – The Appeal – Among the gardens' special features are a Japanese-style house built without nails or adhesives, a pond stocked with colorful koi and an authentic tea ceremony room. Hakone also boasts the largest collection of Japanese bamboo in the Western world. Special events include the annual…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Donations are gladly accepted.
- When to Go:
- If you want to see verdant flowers, the best time to visit is February through May.
