A magical Lantern Night with 50 glowing lanterns lighting up the Hakone night sky — held every evening this summer!

Would you like to experience the gentle glow of lanterns drifting into the night sky?
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary setting that is sure to move you—and inspire you to capture the moment in photographs.
Join us as we release our lanterns together, lighting up the summer sky in unison.

Dates: Every evening in July 19 (Sat) – August 31 (Sun), 2025
Time: Lantern release from 8:00PM to 8:30PM (registration begins at 7:30PM)
Venue: 2nd‑floor Garden, Hakone Kowakien Hotel, Hakone Town (areas: Kowakudani)
Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture
Fee: 3,000JPY per lantern (LED-lit), tax included; online pre-payment required
Reservations: Advance booking only via online payment

Notes:
The event may be canceled or relocated in case of severe weather.
Lanterns are LED-based, making the activity safe and eco-friendly.

Access:
By bus: From Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto Stations → Hakone Tozan Bus / Izuhakone Bus bound for Moto-Hakone Port or Ōwakudani → get off at Kowakien (approx. 20–40 min ride)

By car: From Odawara-Atsugi Road via Hakone Exit → Route 1 → turn at Miyanoshita signal near Kowakien (approx. 30 min)

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