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.
Traveler reviews
This is a very famous sculpture park and a wonderful place to spend time, whether you are interested in art or simply looking for a relaxing outdoor experience. The park is beautifully designed and allows visitors to enjoy impressive sculptures while walking through spacious and pleasant surroundings.
One of the great things about this place is that it is not only for adults who appreciate art and culture — there are also many areas and activities that children can enjoy. Because of this, it works very well as a family destination where everyone can have a good time together.
The entrance fee may feel a little expensive at first, but once inside, the scale of the park, the atmosphere, and the overall experience make it feel worthwhile. There is plenty to see and enjoy, making it easy to spend several hours here.
Overall, this is a highly recommended place for anyone looking to combine art, nature, and family-friendly entertainment in one memorable visit.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is truly beautiful and absolutely well worth the visit. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit and take in the stunning combination of nature and impressive outdoor sculptures. The museum offers many clean restrooms and a couple of nice cafes, making it very comfortable for a full day of exploring.
We rented a car from Tokyo for the day, and the parking was reasonably priced, which turned out to be perfect. Strong winds had shut down the ropeway, breaking the usual tourist loop, so having our own wheels made getting there smooth and stress-free.
What stood out most was the dedicated Picasso building filled with his artworks — it was gorgeous and surprisingly not crowded at all. For the price, this museum feels like an unbelievable value. It’s really well designed for all ages: young kids can enjoy the fun climbing structures, while older visitors have plenty of benches to sit and appreciate the art at their own pace.
The cafe setup is especially nice, with large windows offering beautiful views of both the sculptures and the surrounding scenery. The foot bath was relaxing too, though we noticed a few tourists with less-than-ideal behavior around it. The gift shop was quite packed but had a great selection of cool souvenirs and unique items.
Overall, this is a fantastic museum that blends art, nature, and family-friendliness perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
We came after the Typhoon Jangmi passed, and the weather was much cooler, but still very humid. The cafe was was quick and had delicious options. We were surprised by how good the pizza was. Overall it was a lot of fun...make sure you stop at the hot spring foot bath. It's really worth it!
Beautiful surroundings and artwork- maybe the best part of the Hakone loop if you’re doing a day trip. Go before noon as less people and you can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the area.
It’s also interactive like going down a tunnel to look at the sky, climbing up to the top of the tower for 360 views, maze, etc. Also a structure dedicated for children to be able climb, bounce etc.
The foot hot spring is a bonus and good to try out - you can buy small towels or just air dry!!
Short walk from the station and discounted ticket if you show your Freepass.
Must visit in Hakone/Japan. The displays, the sculpture, artworks and the place are beautiful. This is probably the best musuem I have gone so far.
I recommend buying ticket online so you wont need to queue. Its discounted if bought online or if you have the Hakone Freepass. There werent much visitors when we went. It was on a weekday after the Golden Week.
