What other travelers are saying about Hakone Open-Air Museum
The day I visited, the weather was perfect—not cold, with plenty of sunshine. The gardens were beautifully arranged and the views were stunning, with many corners ideal for taking photos. Walking around was truly enjoyable. I especially liked how they placed little statues tucked into hidden spots, making it fun to explore. Later, I sat in the coffee shop, enjoyed some desserts, and admired the scenery. It was such a relaxing and refreshing experience.
The Picasso Pavilion is a dedicated space that exhibits over 300 works of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. These works include ceramics, paintings, prints, and textiles. The collection gives insights into the various creative periods of Picasso's life.
Yes, you are allowed to take photographs for personal use. However, using tripods and drones is prohibited. Also, some special exhibitions may have restrictions on photography.
The museum houses a unique Children’s Adventure Park. This park has various interactive sculptures designed for children to climb and play on. It's a great place for kids to enjoy art in a tactile way.
Yes, the museum has a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs, including reproductions of famous artworks, postcards, books, and other museum-themed items.
The museum is open all year round and each season offers a unique experience. However, many visitors suggest that spring and autumn are particularly beautiful due to the cherry blossoms and fall foliage respectively.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum was a wonderful experience. My favorite piece was the “Symphonic Sculpture”, a stunning tower made of sculptured glass, iron, and epoxy resin. Its walls are created from 480 sheets of stained glass, filling the interior with colorful light—truly a “symphony performed by light.” Climbing the spiral staircase inside was fun, and the rooftop offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Hakone mountains.
Just next to the sculpture is a natural hot spring foot bath where you can relax your feet, which was an unexpected bonus. I also enjoyed exploring the interactive maze with its multiple paths. Overall, the museum perfectly blends art, nature, and relaxation, making it a must-visit in Hakone.
A wonderful open air museum. A great experience walking around through the gardens and enjoying the nature , the art works and the weather.
Because the museum is in open air you need to choose for a day with good weather ( not a rainy day ).
We especially enjoyed the Picasso Pavilion !
A very clean place and we suggest to spend approx 3 hours for the visit.
By the way if you guys are a little bit tired there is a nice cozy coffee shop , with great Italian Coffee , ice cream , soft drinks and sandwiches.
A huge parking space on the spot which cost 500 yen - we came by car.
A highly recommended place if you are in Hakone.
Enjoy !
This is the best sculpture garden/museum we have been to. It's got something for everyone: classical bronzes to colourful & playful extravaganzas. We were there during fall foliage, which made it even more spectacular. Allow a couple of hours. There's a lot to see.
A very fun experience for both adults and kids! We were blown away with the space this museum has - and they have a lot of interesting exhibits which allow the kids to play (wood playground, maze) ; and also for adults to engage and learn (sculptures and the Picasso museum)
There’s even a foot bath to soak our tired feet in hot spring water after walking around!
A very relaxing place and must go for all visitors to Hakone!
