The "Hakone Museum of Art" in Gora has an impressive classical appearance. It is a historic art museum that opened in 1952.

For those who want to feel the eternal history of ceramics

The exhibition in the main building focuses on Japanese ceramics. You can truly feel the long history of Japanese pottery, starting with flame-style earthenware from the Jomon period, to various earthenware from the Kofun period such as Haniwa and Sueki ware, pots and jars from the Six Ancient Kilns, and ceramics from the Edo period. The special exhibitions held from time to time each have their own theme.

The lobby on the second floor of the main building has a viewpoint where you can enjoy the scenery woven by the garden called "Shinsenkyo" and the Hakone outer caldera. It also sounds enjoyable to see the exhibition in the annex and have seasonal sweets and matcha green tea at the "Shinwa-tei" tea house.

The "Hakone Open-Air Museum," which opened in 1969, is Japan's first open-air sculpture museum. It is full of highlights, and you can experience a fantastical and beautiful world, especially in Gabriel Loire's "Symphonic Sculpture," a stained-glass work often seen on social media.

Beyond Sculptures – Discover Paintings by Picasso and More

The year 1969, when the Hakone Open-Air Museum opened, coincides with the era when sculpture began to move outdoors. In the 70,000-square-meter lush green outdoor exhibition space with views of the Hakone mountains, about 120 masterpieces by representative modern and contemporary sculptors are permanently displayed, as if to express the very character of this museum. The area where works by "Henry Moore" are concentrated is sure to be overwhelming!

Furthermore, you should also visit the "Picasso Pavilion," which sequentially exhibits a collection of 319 paintings, drawings, and ceramics. In addition, special exhibitions and events may be held, so be sure to check in advance.

Sengokuhara is surrounded by rich greenery. The "Hakone Venetian Glass Museum," located along National Route 138, opened in 1996 and is Japan's first museum specializing in Venetian glass. Among its works, the "Corridor of Light," which sways with about 160,000 crystal glass pieces, is a work you should see at least once.

Enjoy the contrast between Venetian glass and modern glass art

The art exhibition is divided into the "Venetian Glass Museum" and the "Modern Glass Museum." In the "Venetian Glass Museum," exhibits that convey the historical weight of Venetian glass are on display, including glittering compotes and flower vases from early modern Europe, and lidded goblets from the late Middle Ages. In the "Modern Glass Museum," modern and contemporary works are exhibited. You can feel the changing of the times through the works of modern glass craftsmen and contemporary artists.

The "Bell of Oath," the garden colored by the four seasons, and the "Glass Experience Workshop" where you can make original accessories are also spots to enjoy. At the adjoining cafe-restaurant, live music is performed for 15 minutes, six times a day, so you can spend an elegant teatime or lunchtime.

The POLA MUSEUM OF ART operates under the concept of "the symbiosis of Hakone's nature and art." It opened in Sengokuhara in 2002 with a core collection of 10,000 items collected by Tsuneshi Suzuki, the second generation of the Pola founding family.

Don't miss the "Forest Promenade" where you can feel the nature of the four seasons

Its collection of Western paintings, centered on Impressionist masters such as Monet and Renoir, is considered one of the largest in Japan. In addition to works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Leonard Foujita, it also houses many works by Japanese painters such as Yasushi Sugiyama, Seiki Kuroda, and Saburosuke Okada. In recent years, it has also focused on collecting and exhibiting excellent works by contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter and Roni Horn.

To harmonize with the surrounding landscape, most of the building is located underground. By using glass extensively for the ceiling and walls, you can feel the beautiful light and greenery even inside the building. The "Forest Promenade," where you can stroll while enjoying the chirping of wild birds and trees such as beech and hime-shara, is another unique charm of the POLA MUSEUM OF ART.

René Lalique was a representative French glass artist and jewelry designer. The "Hakone Lalique Museum" in Sengokuhara is where you can feel his footsteps through a carefully selected exhibition.

Savor high originality and precision

First, let's walk to the museum while strolling along the promenade. At the entrance, the decorative panel "Bouquet" will greet you, as if wrapping you in soft light. You'll want to enjoy numerous works such as perfume bottles, masterpiece jewelry, and flower vases. The "Belle Époque Room," which is a partial reconstruction of Lalique's residence from around 1900, is also a must-see, and the "Salon de Sarah," from which you can view the water lily pond, is also charming.

The "Orient Express," for which Lalique designed the interior. In the cafe-restaurant, a carriage actually used on the "Orient Express" has been relocated. You can enjoy teatime here on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of your visit. A boarding ticket is required for the "Orient Express," but admission to the cafe-restaurant and shop is free.

The "Narukawa Art Museum" is located on the shores of Lake Ashi, near "Hakone Shrine," in a place with a beautiful view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji. It opened in 1988 and is known for its collection centered on Japanese painting.

After appreciating numerous Japanese paintings, a spectacular view awaits

The "Narukawa Art Museum" boasts a collection of over 4,000 items, but its core is modern Japanese painting, and the sheer number of works is overwhelming. In particular, it houses over 150 representative works by "Kyujin Yamamoto," including "Full Moon Night," and over 40 works by "Ikuo Hirayama," including "Evening on the Ganges" and sketches. The collection of works by many other famous Japanese painters, such as "Fumiko Hori," is top-level in Japan. The collection continues to grow, and it seems there will be new discoveries with each visit.


The museum has two floors, and there is a museum shop on each floor. On the first floor, there is a cafe and a lounge where you can enjoy the view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji, so you can spend a relaxing time. You can also enjoy one of the best views in the Hakone area from the garden!

The "Okada Museum of Art" in Kowakudani brings together the beauty of the East. This five-story museum, born in 2013, has an indoor exhibition area of 5,000 square meters, boasting one of the largest in Hakone.

Rediscover the charm of the East! A number of powerful collections

The exhibition focuses on early modern and modern Japanese painting and ceramics from China, Korea, and Japan, but the range of exhibits is diverse, also including archaeological artifacts, Buddhist art, and crafts, spanning a very wide range of eras. The five floors are organized by theme, and you may be overwhelmed by the power of the many large exhibits. For some works, explanations are available on LCD touch panels in four languages, so your intellectual curiosity to learn more about the artworks can also be satisfied.

The "Okada Museum of Art" has many charms besides its art. There is a garden where you can fully enjoy Hakone's nature, and the dining facility "Kaika-tei" is a charming space based on a Japanese house from the early Showa period. If your feet get a little tired from viewing the exhibits, why not spend a healing moment at the footbath cafe while looking at the large wall mural of the Wind God and Thunder God, "Kaze-Toki" (Wind-Time)? This footbath can be used even without entering the museum by paying an admission fee.