Welcome to Hakone Japanese Gardens
Hakone Gardens is located in Saratoga, California. Only about 25 miles from Palo Alto, going west off of I-280. Saratoga, is one of those charming, old California towns that is full of beauty and wonderful places to eat. In addition, there are several wineries. I did stop at one today, at the top of the Big Basin mountain range called Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyard. Don't let the "Estate" in the name fool you. It is a working vineyard with stables and a 91 year old resident vinter by the name of George. Rather ironic- while I was there they were preparing a case of their wine to send to Virginia.It was another beautiful day in California