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!