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Hakone Estate and Gardens
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,046 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Saratoga, California
This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (408) 741-4994
- Website hakone.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“I recently visited Hakone Estate and Gardens and it honestly feels like stepping into a completely different world tucked away in the Saratoga hills.”
“The beautiful Japanese gardens, serene atmosphere, and meticulously maintained grounds created a breathtaking backdrop for both the ceremony and guest photos.”
“The gardens are very well maintained with traditional Japanese landscaping, koi ponds, bamboo groves, and quiet walking paths.”
“The historic estate adds to the charm and makes the visit feel special.”
Amenities couples mention
“Sort of hidden within the residential areas of Saratoga (off Big Basin), the gardens, water falls and koi pond are an excellent way to spend a couple hours on a nice sunny day.”
“Sort of hidden within the residential areas of Saratoga (off Big Basin), the gardens, water falls and koi pond are an excellent way to spend a couple hours on a nice sunny day.”
“It rained on the day I visited, so I checked the website to make sure it will still be happening rain or shine.”
“Came here for the night time experience and got to experience the gardens in both light (before sunset) and the dark with the lights turned on.”
“Note that not all the trails are open at night but that worked out for us because my husband can't get to the upper areas in his wheelchair.”
What couples say again and again
“Had a wonderful experience doing our wedding here, the team was super friendly and helpful, the garden is soooo beautiful and I am super happy with having our ceremony here!”
“The beautiful Japanese gardens, serene atmosphere, and meticulously maintained grounds created a breathtaking backdrop for both the ceremony and guest photos.”
“The gardens are very well maintained with traditional Japanese landscaping, koi ponds, bamboo groves, and quiet walking paths.”
From the reviews
Had a wonderful experience doing our wedding here, the team was super friendly and helpful, the garden is soooo beautiful and I am super happy with having our ceremony here!!
We recently had the pleasure of providing photobooth services for a wedding at Hakone Estate and Gardens, and the venue was absolutely stunning. The beautiful Japanese gardens, serene atmosphere, and meticulously maintained grounds created a breathtaking backdrop for both the ceremony and guest photos.
Getting married at Hakone Estate and Gardens
Hakone Estate and Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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