Hakone Open Air Museum
Japan's first open-air art museum — 120 sculptures by Moore, Rodin, Picasso, and Miro displayed across 7 hectares of mountain landscape, with Mt Hakone visible behind. The Picasso Pavilion houses the world's largest Picasso collection outside Spain. An outdoor foot spa of volcanic hot spring water flows through the centre of the grounds.
2–3 hours
¥2,000 (WEB ¥1,800)
9:00–17:00 year-round
Year-round
Chokoku no Mori Station on Hakone Tozan Railway (about 2hr from Shinjuku)
Location
Why Visit
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120 sculptures including Moore and Rodin displayed against volcanic mountain scenery
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The outdoor foot spa (ash-grey volcanic water) lets you soak while looking at modern art
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The Picasso Pavilion's 300 works is Japan's largest — and rivals European collections
Local Tips
The Picasso Pavilion alone justifies the admission — over 300 works in a dedicated gallery. The outdoor sculptures include a Niki de Saint Phalle mosaic tower you can climb inside. The foot bath within the museum grounds is free with admission — a perfect mid-visit break.
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