Hakone Open Air Museum
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Hakone Open Air Museum
彫刻の森美術館
Overview
Japan's first open-air museum featuring 120 sculptures against stunning Hakone mountain scenery.
Japan's first outdoor sculpture museum opened in Hakone in 1969, spreading around 120 works across 70,000 square meters of landscaped grounds with mountain views. Artists including Rodin, Moore, and Miro are represented, alongside prominent Japanese sculptors. The centerpiece is a Symphonic Sculpture by Gabriel Loire, an 18-meter stained glass tower with a spiral staircase inside. A dedicated hall houses 188 Picasso works spanning paintings, ceramics, and tapestries. After walking the grounds, visitors can soak their feet in the outdoor hot spring foot bath. The 'Woods of Net' installation, a colorful crocheted structure, is especially popular with children.
Local tips
The Picasso collection in the glass building is surprisingly extensive. The hot spring footbath at the top is free with entry.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 彫刻の森美術館
- Nearest station
- Chokoku-no-Mori Station (2 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Walk-in fine. Entrance tickets at the gate. Weekends and holidays can be busy.
Accessibility
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