Why did Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f plan a bonsai experience?

As the second phase of the Creator Ambassador Program, to propose new accommodation values in harmony with the natural environment through the experience of spending time with bonsai.

What are the characteristics of the bonsai provided in the accommodation plan?

The bonsai is not just for viewing but is proposed as a 'single pot presence' to be shared with guests from check-in to check-out in their rooms and throughout the facility.

Who is the collaborating bonsai artist?

Kazuki Saito, a bonsai artist who works on spatial arrangements and various projects.

When will the accommodation plan start?

The accommodation plan will start on June 1, 2026.

What is the starting price for accommodation?

The starting price is 75,000 yen for före and 132,000 yen for villa 1/f (per room for two, including dinner and breakfast).

Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f Launches Bonsai Experience Stay

Published May 25, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:57 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f, in collaboration with bonsai artist Kazuki Saeki, will launch a new stay plan, 'A Holiday Relaxing with a Green Pot', on June 1, 2026, allowing guests to spend their stay with a bonsai.

Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f, a forest resort hotel located in Sengokuhara, Hakone (Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture), has organized a bonsai-themed stay experience as the second part of its Creator Ambassador Program.

This project approaches bonsai not merely as objects for display, but as entities to share time with, offering guests an experience to live alongside a bonsai during their stay in their guest rooms and throughout the hotel premises. In collaboration with bonsai artist Kazuki Saeki, the bonsai—crafted with an appreciation for natural space—is designed to bridge the memories of the trip into everyday life.

The stay plan, 'A Holiday Relaxing with a Green Pot', will be available starting June 1, 2026.

[Stay Plan Details] 'A Holiday Relaxing with a Green Pot' <Includes Dinner and Breakfast> - Start Date: June 1, 2026 (Mon) - Rates (2 guests per room, includes dinner and breakfast): - före: From 75,000 JPY - villa 1/f: From 132,000 JPY (Tax included, hot spring tax excluded)

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