1. Hakone Open-Air Museum is a unique museum located in Hakone, Tokyo. It is a sprawling outdoor sculpture park that features over 120 sculptures and installations by prominent artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, and Joan Miró. The museum’s exhibits are spread out across a beautiful natural landscape with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors can also enjoy indoor exhibits, including a gallery dedicated to ceramic art and a collection of prints and photography. The museum also boasts a foot-bath spa and a café where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery.
2. The museum is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. The phone number for the museum is +81-460-82-1161.
3. Admission to the museum costs 1,600 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for college and high school students, and 800 yen for children aged 4-15. Children under 3 are free. The museum can be easily accessed by train and bus. Visitors can take the Odakyu Limited Express from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto, and then transfer to the Hakone Tozan Line to Chokoku-no-Mori Station. From there, it is a 5-minute walk to the museum. Alternatively, visitors can take a bus from Shinjuku Station to the museum (about a 2-hour ride).
