In 1991 a reproduction of a 19th century Kyoto tea merchant's home and shop was added to the site. This building contains a tea museum, a traditional tea service area, and is used for cultural and artistic events, weddings, and business meetings. A gift shop is located near the entrance. 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.