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An oasis of serenity in the heart of Saratoga, California, Hakone Gardens is one of the oldest Japanese gardens in the West. A timeless traditional Japanese-style estate has a range of unique gardens with their own atmosphere: A koi pond, moon bridge, dry landscape, lush bamboo grove, and more. A strolling garden consists of a grassy hill and a pond, and a traditional tea house offers hot cups of green tea. The Cultural Exchange Center is located in a faithful reproduction of a 19th century home and shop of a Kyoto tea merchant. The estate sprawls across 18 acres on the Saratoga hills, overlooking Silicon Valley. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Stroll through Hakone Gardens Visit the Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room Visit a historic villa at the Montalvo Arts Center Hike in Sanborn Park Take the kids to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Go wine tasting at Mount Eden Vineyards Step back in time at Historic Saratoga Village Hike the Skyline to the Sea Trail Dine at The Plumed Horse Visit House Family Vineyards Watch a live show at South Bay Musical Theater Learn about local history at the Saratoga Historical Park Go hiking in Saratoga Quarry Park Follow the scenic Saratoga Gap Trail Go horseback riding at Garrod Farms Riding Stables Taste a variety of wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Learn new skills at California Survival School Plan a romantic date at Lexington Wine Co Go wine tasting at The Mountain Winery Visit Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

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