The Hakone Open-air Museum

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The Hakone Open-air Museum

Japan’s first open-air art museum where nature and art are in harmony with about 120 sculptures spread across a vast landscape.

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Japan’s first open-air museum, founded in 1969, aimed at harmony between nature and art. It has about 120 sculptures spread across a cast landscape of 70,000 m², including classic work by Rodin, Moore, Miro and other world masters of modern and contemporary art.

Outdoor sculptures are only allowed to be photographed for personal use. It is a great place for families since there are many spots where children can enjoy themselves by posing like the sculptures for photos, or playing inside the sculptures.

In addition, there is a museum of Pablo Picasso’s works. It houses one of the largest collections in the world, with 188 pieces of ceramic works as well as other art such as paintings, sculptures, tapestries, gemailles, gold and silver artifacts, and displays them at different times.

When you get tired of strolling, you can take a break in the hot spring footbath. You can soak your feet in the footbath with natural hot water springing from the site, while relaxing and enjoying the artwork.

After a stroll, visit the restaurants and stores. There are a variety of places to take a break, from cafes serving light meals to buffet-style restaurants and live-kitchen style dining. The museum store has a lineup such as original museum goods, accessories by artists, and art books. Stop by and pick up some Hakone souvenirs.

Highlights

  • It’s Japan’s first open-air art museum with about 120 sculptures spread across the vast landscape.
  • The Picasso Pavilion one of the world’s largest collections of Pablo Picasso’s works.
  • A variety of facilities are available, such as footbaths, restaurants, and stores.

Photos

  • Outdoor Exhibitions

    Outdoor Exhibitions

  • “Woods of Net” by Toshiko Horiuchi <Unknown Pockets 2: A Gift>. Elementary school students and younger are allowed to experience the art inside of it.

    “Woods of Net” by Toshiko Horiuchi <Unknown Pockets 2: A Gift>. Elementary school students and younger are allowed to experience the art inside of it.

  • The exterior of the Picasso Pavilion

    The exterior of the Picasso Pavilion

  • “Symphonic Sculpture” by Gabriel Loire (France, 1904-96)

    “Symphonic Sculpture” by Gabriel Loire (France, 1904-96)

  • The footbath

    The footbath

  • “CHOKOKU-NO-MORI Dining” has a grand view of the Hakone mountains and Sagami Bay

    “CHOKOKU-NO-MORI Dining” has a grand view of the Hakone mountains and Sagami Bay

Reviews

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  • Top Reviewer

    這是一座戶外的雕塑公園,雖然我去的時候天空比較不做美,但是這裡是非常好拍網美照的地方,很適合IG打卡,有機會也一定要來這裡看看!

  • Liao Jun

    一般覺得一定要是藝術愛好者才會來,但你若來這觀看會打破這些迷思。這裡的展品一點也不艱深高調,反而平實、自在,所有展品是採用藝術品與自然融合的空間,你會訝異這巧思,我很推薦你來這逛逛會很有收穫!

  • Cristina Lin

    來到箱根不妨來這裡走走

  • Gayetri0603

    把雕刻藝術作品放置於大自然中結合為一體,無論是拍照踏青或者是美術欣賞都能夠得到最大的滿足。

  • 張莉萍

    室外的裝置藝術品作為景觀設計的美術館,有許多大師的收藏,值得拍照留念的地方。

Details

Name in Japanese
彫刻の森美術館
Postal Code
250-0493
Address
1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
Tel
0460-82-1161
Holidays
None
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm(Entry allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adults 2,000 yen; University and high school students 1,600 yen; Middle and elementary school students 800 yen
*Every Saturday is a Family Discount Day, up to 5 elementary or middle school students per adult are free.
Directions
1) About a 2-min walk from Chokoku-no-mori Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway
2) About a 20-min bus ride bound for Hakonemachi-ko, from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, then a 7-min walk from Ninotaira Bus Stop.
3) About an 1-hour drive from the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
Credit Cards
Accepted (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay)
Official Website
Official Website (English)