Hakone Estate and Gardens

Saratoga, CA Space Lease
(408) 741-4994
(408) 741-4994
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

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About the Business

Hakone Estate and Gardens is one of the oldest Japanese residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1915. Located in Saratoga, California, Hakone offers an intimate and unique venue for special events such as weddings, business retreats, and more. Guests can explore the Moon Viewing House, bamboo forest, Koi pond, Moon Bridge, Zen Garden House, Cultural Exchange Center and much more. Annual cultural events at Hakone include the Spring festival, Autumn opera, and Autumn grand tea gathering. In addition, classes are offered year-round in yoga, Taichi, Qigong, meditation, water color, collage, Karate, Tea ceremony, gardening, and other arts/health related activities. Guided group tours, Japanese tea ceremonies, and Kimono demonstrations can also be arranged. Lastly, Hakone provides a beautiful backdrop for photo shoots, but a permit is required for official, commercial, formal, and political photos.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and satisfaction for all of our clients. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you with all of your needs.

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  • San Francisco cultural leaders Oliver and Isabel Stine purchased 18 acres of Saratoga hillside to build a summer retreat in 1915. The Panama-Pacific Exhibition inspired Mrs.Stine to travel to Japan and upon returning she named her retreat after one of her favorite places in Japan, Fuji-Hakone National Park. In 1918, Mrs. Stine retained architect Tsunematsu Shintani (1877-1921) a native of Wakayama prefecture, to design the Upper "Moon Viewing" House. Landscape gardener Naoharu Aihara (1870-1941), born to a family of Imperial gardeners in Koyobashi, Tokyo, was hired to design the gardens. Ownership passed to prominent East Bay financier Major C.L. Tilden in 1932. Tilden added the Mon, or main gate, to the Gardens. In 1961 Hakone was purchased by a partnership of 6 families. In 1966 the partners decided to sell the beautifully restored Hakone to the City of Saratoga for all to enjoy. Hakone is a National Trust for Historic Preservation site.
  • (408) 741-4994
  • 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Opening Time

  • Mon
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wed
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sun
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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