Hakone Foundation, Hakone Estate and Gardens

The primary objectives and purposes of the Foundation is to operate, preserve, enhance and promote the potential of Hakone Estate & Gardens, a Japanese Garden, for the benefit, enjoyment and inspiration of the general public and future generations; to educate and promote awareness of Japanese and Asian culture; to encourage respect for nature; to use the Estate & Gardens as a venue for bridging the civilizations of the Western Hemisphere and Asia; and for building cross-cultural ties in our emerging Global Culture.