Hakone's Hidden Gem: French Garden

Hakone's Secret Spot! A French Garden at the Foot of a Volcano🌸 Complete Guide to Gora Park

Gora Park is absolutely stunning!
A French-style garden + natural geothermal greenhouse at the base of a volcano
Who would have thought you could pretend to be in France🇫🇷 right in Hakone!

📍Address: 1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
🚌Transport Tips:
- 30-minute mountain train ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station
- Transfer to the cable car at Gora Station for a 3-minute ride directly to the park entrance

🎟️Admission:
Adults 700 yen / Children 400 yen
(Free entry with Hakone Free Pass)

1️⃣ French Garden Area
Authentic French style! Rose garden + fountain square
📸Must-photo spots: White gazebo + hydrangea pathway

2️⃣ Greenhouse Botanical Garden
Geothermal greenhouse is super unique! Tropical plants + café
Try the cakes baked with geothermal heat🧁

3️⃣ Foot Bath Relaxation Area
Soak your feet while enjoying views of Mt. Fuji🗻
Remember to bring a towel!

🍁Seasonal Highlights:
Roses in May / Maple leaves in November
Best visited in the morning when it's less crowded

💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls:
- Limited dining options inside the park
- Some areas may be closed on rainy days

🚠Nearby Attractions:
Cable car directly to Sounzan
Don't miss the black eggs at Owakudani!

Post by FireflyMagic4428 | Jul 25, 2025