Cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week in the historic Hakone Estate and Gardens in Saratoga, drawing visitors to enjoy nature’s fleeting beauty.

Hakone is hosting “Hanami at Hakone” — special nighttime viewing of cherry blossoms — until April 11. Visitors need to purchase tickets in advance.

More information at https://www.hakone.com/

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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms hang from a branch at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Jenny Zhang of San Jose poses for a picture in front of a cherry blossom tree at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms are seen in the reflection of a window of the “Moon Viewing House” at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms bloom at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms hang from a branch at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Visitors are seen in the reflection of a window as they walk by cherry blossom trees at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: A visitor looks at cherry blossoms at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms bloom at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms are seen through the “Moon Viewing House” at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) 
Photos: Hakone opens gardens for daytime (and nighttime)
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SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Cherry blossoms are seen in the reflection of the koi pond at Hakone Estate and Gardens, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, in Saratoga, Calif., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)