Hakone Estate and Gardens in Saratoga, California, was established in 1915 and is considered to be one of the oldest Asian and Japanese gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Set on more than 18 acres of beautiful grounds in the foothills of Saratoga, Hakone Estate and Gardens is the perfect venue for weddings, business meetings, family and private functions and special events, and visitors to our Japanese gardens all experience a deep sense of tranquility, peace and harmony. Hakone Estate and Gardens has a variety of waterfalls, strolling gardens, koi ponds and each visit to our Japanese gardens will create a personal journey of new experiences and discoveries. Our unique venue with its peaceful and serene ambiance, is the perfect, romantic place to propose to your beloved, and thereafter to celebrate your engagement or wedding, it is also a great venue for business meetings or memorable special events. There are many relaxing hideaways at Hakone Estate and Gardens where visitors can forget the world outside and lose themselves in the rippling sounds of the waterfall cascading down the hillside.