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Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands

📍 817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Hakone
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.2660, 139.0072

Introduction

The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands at 817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, specialises in marsh flora: about 1,700 plants grow here — some 200 wetland species plus 1,100 grassland, woodland and alpine kinds — flowering through the seasons. Boardwalks circle the bog in about 40 minutes; spring Asian skunk cabbage and autumn grasses are the highlights of this highland nature spot.

✨ Highlights

1
About 1,700 plants
Some 200 wetland species plus 1,100 woodland and alpine kinds.
2
Boardwalk loop
A circuit of the bog in about 40 minutes.
3
Spring skunk cabbage
Asian skunk cabbage peaks late March to early April.
4
Seasonal blooms
Flowers follow one another, including rare foreign alpines.
5
Highland site
On the Sengokuhara plateau beside the pampas field.
6
Seasonal opening
Open roughly March 20 to November 30.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa
→Time needed:About 1 hour

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-17:00
Tuesday9:00-17:00
Wednesday9:00-17:00
Thursday9:00-17:00
Friday9:00-17:00
Saturday9:00-17:00
Sunday9:00-17:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult700 JPY
Child400 JPY (pupils)

Transportation

Bus

Bus 25 min from Hakone-Yumoto to Sengoku-Annaisho-mae (8-min walk); S-line from Gora (3-min walk)

💡 Tips

• Open roughly Mar 20-Nov 30; closed in winter (Dec to mid-March).
• Boardwalks turn slippery after rain — wear grip shoes.
• The loop takes about 40 minutes; allow an hour.
• Bus 25 min from Hakone-Yumoto to Sengoku-Annaisho-mae, then 8 min on foot.
• From Gora, the S-line bus stops 3 minutes away.
• The pampas field and glass museums are all in Sengokuhara.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands?

Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00

How much is the admission for Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands?

Adult: 700 JPY; Child: 400 JPY (pupils)

Any practical tips for visiting Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands?

Open roughly Mar 20-Nov 30; closed in winter (Dec to mid-March). Boardwalks turn slippery after rain — wear grip shoes.

How long should I spend at Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands?

Bus: Bus 25 min from Hakone-Yumoto to Sengoku-Annaisho-mae (8-min walk); S-line from Gora (3-min walk)