The Hakone Open-Air Museum
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Museum
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Hakone Open-Air Museum, opened in 1969, is Japan’s first full-scale outdoor art museum and one of the most popular Hakone sightseeing spots. Spread across a vast open-air garden, the museum features over 120 modern sculptures, allowing visitors to enjoy each artwork in harmony with Hakone’s seasonal natural beauty.
Inside the museum, the Picasso Pavilion showcases a collection of more than 300 works, including ceramics and paintings, offering insight into the artist’s diverse creative expressions. Another highlight is the stained-glass tower “Symphonic Sculpture”, where you can walk up a spiral staircase bathed in colorful light and enjoy a special panoramic view of Hakone’s mountains and outdoor artworks from the rooftop—an unforgettable, Instagram-worthy art experience.
The museum is also popular with families, thanks to the interactive children’s installation “Woods of Net” and a relaxing hot-spring foot bath, unique to Hakone’s natural environment. With its blend of art, nature, and family-friendly activities, the Hakone Open-Air Museum remains a must-visit art museum in Japan for travelers of all ages.
| Address | Ninotaira 1121, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa |
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| Nearest station / Bus stop | Chokoku-no-Mori Station |
| Access | 2 minutes on foot from Chokoku-no-Mori Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. |
| Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. |
| Closed | Open year-round (365 days/year) |
| Entrance Fees | Adults 2000 JPY, University and high school students 1600 JPY, Middle and elementary school students 800JPY |
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| Official website | https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/en/ |