What other travelers are saying about Pola Museum of Art
Fantastic buildings situated on the lush mountain forest of Hakone. The modern exhibitions can be a bit hit or miss, but the classic works are stunning, as are the outdoor walks and areas. Go early if you want to duck the biggest crowds.
The local transportation system is well connected to getting there is no problem. An interesting building that is a pleasure to walk through and feel. The permanent collection is impressive. The special exhibition was thoughtful and pulled from a variety of genres to make its point. The outdoor walk was lovely and quiet.
Exhibitions and an astounding permanent collection make it well worth the visit. The architecture, gardens and sheer beauty of the site are superb and make this a must see.
Very impressed by the collection of fine art for such a small museum located in the country side. A small collection (less than 30 paintings) but worth seeing, and nice temporary exhibits. The building and grounds themselves are beautiful as well. Well worth visiting with Hakone pass or by paying for tickets individually!
Amazing place. The POLA Museum of Art is a little out of the way, but can be reached easily enough by public bus from Gora station. There is a bus you can catch down the road from the Hakone Open Air Sculpture Museum. It's a good combination of doing these two things together in one day. The POLA Museum has artworks from Monet, Gaughan, Van Gogh, Matisse, Cezanne and plenty of other masters. There is a lovely cafe that makes good strong coffee. You can also get tea and cake. The cafe looks out over some lovely forested areas. It may not be known or be as famous as the large art museums, but it is a treasure. Invest some time and go see this calming but also inspiring place.
