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Hakone Estate and Gardens, Saratoga
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About Hakone Estate and Gardens
Hakone Estate and Gardens is one of the oldest residential Japanese gardens open to the public in the Western Hemisphere, offering visitors a stroll around the iconic hill and koi pond garden amid historic buildings authentically crafted in Japan over a century ago. The 18-acre grounds feature a living museum of traditional Japanese landscaping, rotating art exhibitions in the Cultural Exchange Center, and special events including the annual Hakone Tōrō Nagashi lantern floating ceremony. Visitors of all ages explore the tranquil grounds while engaging with nature, culture, and history across the property's varied landscape and structures. The attraction suits anyone seeking immersion in Japanese garden design and cultural exchange through its gardens, buildings, and contemporary art installations. Located at Big Basin Way in Saratoga, California, the estate charges standard admission but offers a verified saving: Saratoga residents receive free admission on the first Tuesday of each month with valid government-issued photo ID showing a Saratoga address, according to hakone.com.
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Saratoga Resident Free Admission
Saratoga residents receive free admission on the first Tuesday of each month with valid government-issued photo ID showing a Saratoga address.
“Saratoga residents receive free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.”
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