What other travelers are saying about Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is an absolute gem and a must-visit for art and nature lovers alike. The museum offers a perfect blend of stunning outdoor sculptures, beautiful gardens, and thoughtfully curated indoor exhibits. Make sure to allocate at least three hours to fully explore and appreciate everything—it’s worth it!
One of the highlights for me was the breathtaking glass tower, a dazzling structure that’s both visually stunning and fun to explore. Climbing the tower offers unique views and a chance to admire the intricate design up close.
From the iconic Picasso Pavilion to the interactive art pieces and the peaceful harmony between art and nature, every corner of the museum is designed to inspire. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as part of a group, this museum has something for everyone. It’s an unforgettable experience I highly recommend!
Very big and beautiful park with lots of art. It was a nice little trip coming here after our visit to one of the onsens nearby. The park is quite big so it's easy to spend a couple of hours here and just enjoy nature and the art displayed throughout the park. Worth a visit if you are visiting somewhere nearby. We enjoyed our time here and got to take some beautiful pictures and videos.
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.
I LOVE THIS MUSEUM!!!!! We got tickets at the door and didn’t have to wait at all. We spent about 3.5hours here and saw all the sculptures, artworks, and all exhibitions. There is no set pathway to navigate so we were able to go through the artworks freely. Not crowded on a Tuesday afternoon. There are couple spots for kids to play and hang out too. Highly recommended if you’re staying in Hakone!!
