Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands: A Sanctuary of Flora
Discover Japan's diverse wetland ecosystems at Hakone Botanical Garden, home to over 1,700 plant species in a serene highland setting.
The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands, nestled in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is Japan's first botanical garden dedicated to wetland plants. Founded in 1976, it showcases over 1,700 varieties of marsh and alpine plants native to Japan, providing a unique glimpse into the country's diverse wetland ecosystems.
A brief summary to Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
- 817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Sengokuhara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, 250-0631, JP
- +81460-84-7293
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit in late spring or early summer to see the Nikko Kisuge (daylilies) in full bloom, typically around June.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking the boardwalk paths, which can take around 40 minutes to complete.
- Check the official website or SNS for the latest "Hana Dayori" (flower report) to see what's currently in bloom.
- Bring an umbrella or sun hat, as there is limited shade along the boardwalks.
- Combine your visit with other nearby attractions like the Venetian Glass Museum or Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Fields.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus (Line T) bound for Togendai. Get off at the Sengoku Annaijo-mae bus stop (25 minutes, 840 yen). The garden is an 8-minute walk from the bus stop. Alternatively, from Gora Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus (Line S) to the Shissei Kaen-mae bus stop (20 minutes, 520 yen). This stop is right in front of the garden.
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Car
From Miyanoshita, drive along Route 1 to Route 138 for approximately 15 minutes. Turn left at the Sengokuhara intersection, then turn right at the Y-shaped intersection with a flower shop on the roadside. Drive for another minute to reach the garden. Free parking is available at the garden, with approximately 90 spaces.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Chisuji Falls
5.3 km
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Hakone-en
6.0 km
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Hakone Shrine
7.1 km
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Heiwa no Torii
7.3 km
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Ishidatami Hakone
7.4 km
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Hakone Shrine 1st Torii Gate
7.6 km
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Kawazu-no-taki Waterfall
7.7 km
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Nihyaku Kaidan (Stairs of Two Hundred Steps)
8.0 km
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Onshi-Hakone Park
8.0 km
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Hakone Checkpoint
8.4 km
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Kanrei Tunnel
9.0 km
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Hien Waterfall
9.0 km
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Hakone Tourist Information Center
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Mt.Taikan Observation Deck
9.9 km
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Hakone Town History Museum
10.0 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Hakone Mononofu-no-Sato Art Museum
0.1 km
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Lalique Museum, Hakone
0.4 km
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Sengokuhara Wetland Plant Community
0.5 km
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Sengokuhara
0.6 km
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Sengoku plateau 仙石高原
0.8 km
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Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields
0.8 km
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Choanji
1.0 km
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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest)
1.1 km
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Pola Museum of Art
1.7 km
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Marudake
2.2 km
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Ōwakudani Station
2.7 km
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Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Station
2.7 km
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Nicolai Bergmann Hakone Gardens
2.8 km
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Oowakudani Kurotamagokan
2.8 km
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Owakudani
2.8 km
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Essential places to dine
Sengokuhara Yuzen
0.6 km
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Gin No Ho
0.8 km
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Kodanuki Yakitori
0.8 km
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Dining Yamaboshi
1.0 km
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La Canzone
1.0 km
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Takeyabu
2.7 km
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Togendai View Restaurant
3.4 km
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Box Burger Hakone
4.0 km
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Itoh Dining by Nobu
4.0 km
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Hakone Kitchen & Bar
4.1 km
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GORA BREWERY&GRILL
4.2 km
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Gyoza Center
4.4 km
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Soba Kihinkan
4.6 km
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Futaba (Japanese food)
4.6 km
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Woody
4.7 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
ミュージアムショップ
0.5 km
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Hakone Yosegi, Gora Store
4.2 km
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箱根小涌園ミーオモール
4.7 km
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Adesso
5.6 km
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Hakone-en Shopping Plaza
6.0 km
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Gotemba Premium Outlets
6.0 km
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はまの民芸品店
7.5 km
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Maruyama Bussan
8.5 km
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Hakone Maruyama (Wood Inlay Handicraft Store)
8.5 km
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Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatarikan
8.5 km
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Tahara
9.5 km
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Jyokamachi Pudding Main Store
9.5 km
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Hakone Rusk
9.5 km
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Sugiyohoen Hakoneyumototen
9.5 km
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Fukuzumiya
9.5 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
HAKONE TENT Bar
4.1 km
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PUB STOP Pizza & Bar
4.2 km
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Riverside Kitchen & Bar
4.3 km
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ラウンジ 花影
4.4 km
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BEER BAR by GORA BREWERY
4.8 km
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Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan
5.2 km
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BAR VICTORIA
5.4 km
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GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE
9.3 km
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Karuta
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Pub Ochiai
9.5 km
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BOX BURGER 箱根湯本店
9.6 km
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snack witch
9.6 km
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CASABLANCA
9.6 km
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Bar Raven
9.6 km
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スナック鼓祥
10.2 km
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