Hakone Open Air Museum
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Scuplture seen at the Hakone Open Air Museum in Hakone by Bob Owen (CC BY 2.0)
About
Hakone Open Air Museum by Kentaro Ohno (CC BY 2.0)
Opened in 1969 the Hakone Open-Air Museum is an "Open Air" art museum in Hakone Japan. There are various different sections and exhibition spaces outdoors and indoors. The museum has a permanent display of around 120 masterpieces by famous modern and contemporary sculptors. There are five indoor exhibitions, including the Picasso Pavilion with its rotational displays from the more than 300 Picasso pieces in this world-class collection, as well as the natural hot spring bath and the art in the outdoor plazas. Note: some exhibits "rotate" and some of the art seen in pictures on this site may not be there when you visit.
The outside part of the museum has lawns dotted with abstract sculptures from Japanese and international artists. A larger piece, the Symphonic Sculpture, is an "Artistic Tower" where, visitors can enter and climb a spiral staircase surrounded by colorful stained glass. At the top you get a great view of the park and the surrounding mountains. There are also indoor exhibitions by various artists, shops and cafes with scenic views. The average visitor should expect to spend about 2 to 4 hours at the museum. Also, in order to avoid big groups (tours, school trips) it can be beneficial to visit in the morning.
Hakone Open Air Museum by Rsa (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Sculptures by Henry Moore by leon&mae (CC BY 2.0)
Access
Closest Train Station: Chokokunomori
1121 Ninotaira, Ashigarashimo-gun
Hakone, Kanagawa 250-0493 Japan
Tel: 0460-82-1161
- By train: Take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station, to Hakone Yumoto Station, then take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Chokoku-no-Mori Station, from which it is a 2-minute walk to the museum.
- By bus: Take the Odakyu Line from Odawara Station to Hakone Yumoto Station, then take the Hakone Tozan or Izu-Hakone Bus to Ninotaira Iriguchi bus stop, from which it is a 5-minute walk to the museum.
- Take the Tourist Attraction Sightseeing Bus to the Chokoku-no-Mori bus stop
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last entry 30 min. before closing)
Closed: No closing days
Cost: 18+: 1,600 yen | 15-18: 1,200 yen | 5-14: 800 yen | Purchase tickets online for a small discount. Large groups receive discounts as well.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Hakone Open Air Museum Homepage
