Upon Mr. Ishihara's untimely death, his student, Jack Tomlinson, took a three-month apprenticeship in Kyoto. Upon his return, he was appointed Japanese Garden Specialist and, with Mrs. Ishihara, has worked to maintain the beauty and authenticity of Hakone Gardens. Index About Events Visits Rentals Foundation Gallery Hakone Japanese Gardens, one of the premier Japanese gardens in the United States, is operated under the auspices of the Hakone Foundation. It features a bamboo garden, a tea garden and a koi pond. Hakone Japanese Gardens is located in Saratoga, California, near San Jose, California and one hour south of San Francisco.
Visitors are always welcome.
The garden also is available for business meetings, tea ceremonies and wedding rentals.