What other travelers are saying about Hakone Open-Air Museum
Absolutely beautiful. The art is immense and it’s so peaceful even with other guests around. Our day was extremely foggy, but it didn’t detract from the experience, in fact, it made it dreamy . Plus there’s a very large interactive sculpture for kids , places to walk and run and even an open air natural springs hot foot bath for your weary feet overlooking the hills . It’s stunning. There was also a special Picasso museum …just wonderful.The train to get there is also quite charming. It was a journey up, but entirely beautiful and worthwhile.
What a wonderful place! I’m not knowledgeable about art in the least, but I had such a fun time exploring the open air museum. We arrived in the afternoon, but definitely could have spent a few more hours here if we’d arrived earlier in the day. It was fun meandering through the beautiful grounds and enjoying the various sculptures, and the indoor Picasso exhibit was fascinating and very informative. The kids loved the Woods of Net play structure and would have spent the entire day there if they could.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum offers a unique blend of art and nature, featuring a diverse range of sculptures set in beautiful surroundings. The outdoor exhibits are a highlight, allowing visitors to enjoy the artwork in a serene environment. However, the Picasso Pavilion, while notable, may not be as impressive as expected, with a limited selection of his work. Despite this, the overall experience of walking through the museum and appreciating the outdoor installations makes it worth a visit. It’s a great spot for art enthusiasts and those looking to relax in Hakone’s stunning landscape.
We had a blast visiting the Open Air Museum. We ended up exploring for several hours and would’ve stayed longer had we not had other stops on the itinerary. The hot spring foot bath was open so we enjoyed a quick soak before moving on. The foot bath had a vending machine for small towels. I would definitely recommend this spot for all ages.
This one our first day in Japan. After driving from Tokyo to watch the splendor of Mt Fuji, we made a stop here. Very easy drive. No wait time to enter. The museum is very easy to walk and very "open". Everything is outdoor, but the Picasso museum. So we had a great sunny day at the of May, but if it is rainy I would not recommend to stop here. You are better of taking the ropeway very close by.
