Gora Park is a charming European-style garden located in the heart of Hakone. Known for its
terraced landscape, elegant fountains, seasonal flowers, and scenic viewpoints, the park offers a
peaceful escape surrounded by nature. Visitors can enjoy craft workshops, tea houses,
greenhouses, and relaxing walking paths throughout the beautifully designed grounds.
- ⛲ Stroll through the elegant French-style terraced garden, featuring symmetrical paths and a grand central fountain 🌳 ✨
- 🌹 Wander through the vibrant rose garden and exotic greenhouse where seasonal blooms create a colorful year-round display 🌺 📸
- 🎨 Visit the Crafthouse to participate in hands-on pottery, glass-blowing, or sandblasting workshops led by local artisans 🏺 ⚒️
- 🌿 Explore the tropical greenhouse filled with rare botanical specimens and lush greenery tucked away in the mountain park 🪴 🔭
- 🍵 Relax at the traditional tea house or the garden café to enjoy refreshments with panoramic views of the Hakone mountains 🏔️ 🍰
- 🚋 Take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora Station, the final stop on the mountain line from Hakone-Yumoto 🛤️ 🏁
- 🚶 Enjoy a short but steep uphill walk from the station entrance; alternatively, use the Hakone Tozan Cable Car to reach the park’s upper gate 🚠 🗺️
- 🚌 Arrive via local bus lines that serve the Gora area, providing easy access from Sengokuhara or the Lake Ashi region 🚏 🏁
- 👟 Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the park’s multiple levels and inclined stone pathways with ease 🚶 ⛰️
- 📷 Head to the upper terrace area near the rose garden for the best vantage points to photograph the fountain against the mountain backdrop 🤳 ✨
- 🗓️ Book your craft workshops early in the day or online in advance, as popular glass-blowing sessions can fill up quickly 🏺 📝
- 🌅 Aim for a morning visit shortly after opening to enjoy the serene atmosphere before the afternoon crowds arrive 🕒 🧘
- 10:00 AM – Arrive through the main gate and begin your ascent through the beautifully manicured garden terraces 🌳 🕒
- 10:30 AM – Visit the central fountain plaza for photos before stepping into the tropical warmth of the greenhouse ⛲ 🌡️
- 11:00 AM – Take a break for seasonal sweets or matcha at the park’s café while overlooking the terraced landscape 🍵 🍰
- 11:30 AM – Head to the Crafthouse for an optional workshop to create your own unique Hakone souvenir 🎨 ✨
