The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Chokoku no Mori Bijutsukan

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Japan's first open-air museum, where art becomes one with Hakone's magnificent nature. An inspiring sculpture experience awaits you.

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HighlightsApproximately 120 outdoor sculptures enjoyed amidst vast natural scenery
The stunning stained-glass sculpture, 'Symphonic Sculpture to Call for Happiness'
The 'Picasso Pavilion,' showcasing a precious collection of Picasso's works
'Net Forest,' where children can experience art through play
A sculpture garden featuring the magnificent outer rim of Mt. Hakone as a borrowed landscape

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Address: 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa

Access: By Train: From Odawara Station, take a train to Hakone-Yumoto Station, then transfer to the Hakone Tozan Railway and get off at Chokoku-no-Mori Station. The museum is a 2-minute walk from there. By Car: From the Tokyo area, take the Tomei Expressway (Atsugi IC) → Odawara-Atsugi Road → Seisho Bypass (Hakone-guchi IC) → Route 1 → Turn left at Miyanoshita Intersection → Turn right towards Gora → Prefectural Route 723 for approximately 500m. From the Gotemba area, take the Tomei Expressway (Gotemba IC) → Route 138 → Turn right at Miyanoshita Intersection → Route 1 → Turn right towards Gora → Prefectural Route 723 for approximately 500m. By Bus: From Odawara Station or Hakone-Yumoto Station, take a bus with destination signs "H," "J," or "Z," and get off at the "Ninotaira Iriguchi" bus stop. The museum is a 6-minute walk from there. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Open daily

Fee: The most economical way to purchase tickets is online in advance (¥200 discount from the regular price). Present a discount coupon to receive ¥100 off (valid for up to 14 people per group, cannot be combined with other offers). Parking Fees: Standard Cars: ¥500 for up to 3 hours, then ¥500 for each additional hour. Motorcycles: ¥500 per visit. Buses: ¥2,000 per visit. Parking is exclusively for museum visitors. A parking discount validation process is required inside the museum. Advance reservations for buses are mandatory and must be made via fax.

INFO: As many exhibits are outdoors, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Visiting on a clear day is highly suggested. During peak seasons, the popular play area can get crowded, so we recommend visiting on weekdays or earlier in the day. Please do not touch the artworks. Access to lawn areas is generally prohibited, with some exceptions. Free stroller and wheelchair rentals are available. There are also nursing rooms and multi-purpose restrooms. Please note that pets, except for service animals, are not permitted. Free Wi-Fi and cashless payment options are available. Re-entry is permitted. Enjoy dining at Restaurant "Bella Foresta" on-site.

HP: https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/

Overview

Established in Hakone in 1969 as Japan's first open-air museum, The Hakone Open-Air Museum offers a unique space where art and nature intertwine. Across approximately 70,000 square meters of expansive grounds, visitors can enjoy about 120 works by leading 20th-century sculptors such as Rodin, Michelangelo, and Henry Moore, appreciating art on a grand scale with the outer rim of Mt. Hakone as a stunning backdrop. Particularly noteworthy are the outdoor exhibits, where you can experience art with all your senses. Feeling the powerful messages conveyed by the artworks amidst nature that changes with each season is a unique delight of an open-air museum. The museum also features the "Picasso Pavilion," primarily showcasing Pablo Picasso's valuable ceramic works, and the "Manzù Room," displaying works by Giacomo Manzù, allowing for a rich art experience both indoors and outdoors. For families with children, interactive art installations like "Net Forest" and "Children's Museum" are popular. These exhibits are designed to help children naturally discover the joy of colors and forms through play. The museum provides a comfortable environment for families with small children, offering free stroller rentals and nursing rooms. As the grounds are undulating, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. On a fine day, the artworks shine even brighter under the blue sky, promising a truly memorable experience.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

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