The gardens of Hakone Hotel Kowakien and Horaien (approximately 30,000 square)are famous gardens where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery full of nature. At the nature observation event, you can listen to a guide's explanation of the nature and ecosystem within the gardens and learn about their characteristics and ecology.
Enjoy the beauty of nature as you stroll through the gardens with a nature guide. By observing the plants with a magnifying glass in hand, you will notice small natural beauties and learn about the interconnectedness of life. This is a new style of activity where you can enjoy nature walks. The course takes about an hour.
♦︎Hakone Hotel Kowakien Nature Observation Schedule
Meeting time: 10 minutes before each session
Time: Morning session 10:30-11:30
Afternoon session 13:00-14:00
Meeting place: Hakone Hotel Kowakien 4th floor lobby
Participation fee: 1,000 yen/person
*Anyone from 3 years old to adults can participate.
Capacity: 10 people per session
Bonus: Plant identification point sheet, snacks, and drinks included
*In the event of bad weather or snowfall on the day, the guide will contact you by 6:00 p.m. the day before to cancel the event. We would appreciate your understanding.
♦︎Course Hotel Kowakien 4th floor lobby → Hotel Kowakien 2nd floor → Nature observation at Hotel Kowakien garden and Horaien → Hotel Kowakien 2nd floor → Hotel Kowakien 4th floor → Sweets and tea time.
~Hotel Kowakien Garden~
The garden of Hakone Hotel Kowakien is a vast, historical Japanese garden (former Mitsui Zaibatsu villa garden) of approximately 16,000 square meters that was built in 1919.
〜Hōraien〜
The approximately 15,000 square meter garden was opened by Kyozo Enomoto, the founder of Kowakudani Onsen Mikawaya Ryokan, in the early Taisho era and is known as a famous place for azaleas. It is also popular as a garden where you can see cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.
▪️For customers who have made a reservation ▪️
・We may contact you by phone or email to confirm the details of your reservation. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing on the day.
- We will lend you a magnifying glass.
- Nature changes depending on the season and weather, so the plants you can observe will vary.
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Cancellations can be made online up until the start time.
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You can select several time slots at once.
※All price include Tax.
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