Hakone Gora Park

箱根強羅公園

4.1Est. 45Hakone, Kanto

Local Pick

Overview

A French-style terraced garden with rose beds, a tropical greenhouse, and a matcha tea ceremony experience.

Opened in 1914, this was Japan's first French-style formal garden, built on a steep hillside with symmetrical terraces, fountain pools, and a bougainvillea-filled tropical greenhouse. The tea ceremony room offers matcha and sweets with views of the garden, and the rose garden peaks in June with over 200 varieties. Despite being a Free Pass attraction, many Hakone visitors skip it entirely.

Local tips

The tea ceremony room at the top of the garden is the best-value matcha experience in Hakone. 700 yen for ceremonial-grade matcha with a view, no reservation needed.

Practical info

Japanese name: 箱根強羅公園
Nearest station: Gora (Hakone Tozan Railway) + 5 min walk
Payment: Cards accepted

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