[2025 Hakone Attraction] Travel Guide for Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (Updated Feb)

Without a guide or a map, I was like a dandelion seed, drifting in the wind on a bus. 🌱 Hakone may be small, but it is full of endless scenic routes. Every turn is a delightful surprise! 🌸 Hakone Wetland Botanical Garden, a natural palette. 🎨 Here, the flowers are in full bloom, each telling its own story. The elderly, every flower in the lens is a treasure in their eyes. Their focus and passion are admirable. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🌹 Gora Park, a small but exquisite private secret garden. The spray of the fountain and the fragrance of the roses intertwine. Every rose has its color, every drop of water has its story. Here, every inch of land exudes a romantic atmosphere. 🌊 Lake Ashi, a tranquil bay in my heart. Away from the hustle and bustle of Sengokuhara, I was alone, and time seemed to freeze on the bus. By the lake, I felt like the only audience, enjoying the tranquility. The moored pirate ship, although it was off duty, its silhouette became the most special scenery on the lake. Every trip is a conversation with oneself. In Hakone, I found inner peace. 🌟

I would strongly recommend the Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (also called Hakone Shisseikaen) to people who are in Hakone area and like/love plants. The gardens itself is not that big I think that 1.5h is enough to walk slowly through the whole place. The landscaping which fused very naturally to the surroundings and the plant collections is just breathtaking. In addition to Japanese, sings are also written in English (+ plants will also have Latin names). The entrance fee was 700 yen/adults (as of March 2015), but with a Hakone free pass you will get a discount of 100yen. The Hakone Tozan bus S line will bring you in front of the gardens's entrance. You can take the S line from Gora -koen (Gora Park station) which takes about 30min to reach the botanic garden. In 2024, I want to come here again. #2024wish