# Hakone Open-Air Museum — Hakone, Japan

> Founded in 1969, the Hakone Open-Air Museum (Hakone Chokoku no Mori Bijutsukan) was Japan's first open-air sculpture museum, displaying around 120 works across seventy thousand square metres of mountain meadow and forest in the Hakone resort area.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission: ¥1,600 standard admission
- Address: 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/en/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Symphonic Sculpture — Gabriel Loire · 1975
- The Thinker — Auguste Rodin · cast
- Picasso Ceramics Suite — Pablo Picasso · 1940s–50s
- La Grande Tempête — Niki de Saint Phalle · 1986

## FAQ
**Is the museum easy to reach?**
Take the Hakone Tozan Railway from Hakone-Yumoto to Chokoku-no-Mori station.

**Is the foot bath free?**
Yes — visitors can use the natural hot-spring foot bath at no extra cost.

**How long should I spend at Hakone Open-Air Museum?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Hakone Open-Air Museum best known for?**
Founded in 1969, the Hakone Open-Air Museum displays around 120 sculptures across seventy thousand square metres of mountain meadow and forest. Key highlights include Symphonic Sculpture stained-glass tower, Picasso Pavilion — 300+ works, Henry Moore landscape sculptures.

**How do I get tickets for Hakone Open-Air Museum?**
¥1,600 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/en/

**Can I see Mount Fuji from the museum?**
On clear days, especially in winter, Mount Fuji is visible from the central meadow and upper terraces.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/hakone-open-air-museum/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.