What kind of place is THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM?

The Hakone Open- THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is the first open-air museum in Japan built in HAKONE with the aim of harmonizing nature and art. The biggest feature is the large number of outdoor exhibits. It is an art museum where you can enjoy art while looking up at the sky at times and experiencing the world view inside the works of art.

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is different from other museums in that it is a museum where you can explore while walking and experiencing. It can be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups, from families with children to adults traveling alone.

120,000 outdoor sculptures on display in a 70,000 square meter garden

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM features a wealth of outdoor exhibits. 120 outdoor sculptures are displayed on a site of 70,000 square meters.
You can encounter countless outdoor sculptures and arts while walking on the grounds of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. In this outdoor sculpture, we will carefully select and introduce the works that you want to see.

A huge female figure represents a female hymn `` Miss Black Power ''

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is such a work that you can see its visuals in guidebooks to the extent that it can be called "Miss Black Power."
Niki de Saint-Far's work, a series of huge female figures <Nana>. Colorful dress and back, extremely small head and limbs. It is said that the appearance of standing on the ground is a female hymn.

A masterpiece stained glass! "Symphony sculpture that brings happiness"

A symphony sculpture with a height of 18m and an inner diameter of 8m that brings happiness. This is a work by French artist Gabriel Loire. The stained glass and spiral stairs in the center make up the cylindrical building. The stained glass that surrounds the stairs is a masterpiece, and the appearance of natural light shining brightly is fantastic. If you go up the stairs, the top is an observatory. You can enjoy a refreshing view overlooking the mountains of HAKONE.

Humorous and colorful "walking flowers"

The "Walking Flower" placed in the outdoor square of Museum of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is a work by Fernand Léger.
The humorous form and colorful colors are eye-catching, and the height of 6m is a masterpiece. It's impressive, but it looks like it's about to start walking. It is a work that is familiar to me.

Picasso building, one of the world's leading collections

The Picasso Exhibition Hall, which is permanently installed in Museum of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, is a large facility that boasts one of the world's largest collections. Picasso works are being released one by one.
Cubism has a strong image of Picasso, but various works are exhibited here, and you can feel the transition of Picasso as an artist.

Take a break between THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM walks "Hot Spring footbath"

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM also has a Hot Spring footbath where you can take a break when tired. The Hot Spring footbath unique to HAKONE is a place where you can relax when you are tired. When I was taking a walk while looking at the outdoor exhibition at THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM , I realized that it took me hours to see... At that time, take a foot bath and take a rest.
Enjoy a Hot Spring in HAKONE , take a break, and then enjoy art appreciation again.

After the art space, have a cafe time.

I was hungry when I realized that I was spending an art time at THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM... At such times, lunch or cafe time!
It's also a fun time to talk about your thoughts while soaking in the afterglow of art.

"The Hakone Open -Air cafe" where you can enjoy the air unique to THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

"The Hakone Open -Air cafe" is a cafe that takes advantage of the atmosphere of the open-air museum, the Museum of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM.
THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is a museum created with the aim of harmonizing nature with art. In a space surrounded by trees, you can take a closer look at the outdoor sculptures interacting with nature... This is a cafe where you can spend time "like THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM".

Bella Foresta is a popular buffet restaurant at THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

The Bella Foresta buffet restaurant is also popular at Museum of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. We have a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres, main dishes, rice dishes, and desserts. Recommended for those who want to enjoy lunch while enjoying art.
THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is a place that even families can enjoy. You can rest assured that we have a menu for children such as french fries, chicken, and bite-sized desserts.

Enriched art for children to play!

Speaking of museums, I think you have the image that it is difficult to go with children. THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, there are many works where you can experience the art while "playing" in the exhibited works, which is perfect for children.

Take off your shoes and play `` Jig Zag-san Kaku World ''

Zagu-san's Kaku World at THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM is a space where you can take off your shoes and go up. An octahedral block object is placed in the center, and triangular blocks are placed around it. There is a carpet underneath, so even babies and small children can move around. Feel free to enjoy art works even for hi-hi and toddlers!

Let's play at the glittering castle "Shabontama Castle"

A castle of soap bubbles, which is famous among the works of THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. The form that connects several transparent capsules is exactly like a series of soap bubbles.
Inside is a maze, where kids can explore the capsules in an adventurous mood. Some children cheer at the castle of soap bubbles that change their expressions with the light!

The special exhibition is also interesting. Upcoming works of individualist artists.

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM has many permanent exhibitions, but there are also regular exhibitions of works by individual artists.
Various things such as paintings, photographs, and objects are featured in the special exhibition. The theme and artist of the exhibition will change regularly, so you will discover new discoveries every time you visit.
In addition to the exhibitions, there are also workshops and events to familiarize yourself with art. Before visiting, check out THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM website in advance!
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Access to HOTEL GREEN PLAZA HAKONE with excellent access from THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM from Hotel Green Plaza HAKONE is up to about 20 minutes access preeminent in your car!
Please use it.

Recommended room overlooking Mt. Fuji, HOTEL GREEN PLAZA HAKONE

The newly renovated room "Fujimi Japanese-style room style room " is a popular room with a view of the magnificent Mt. Fuji. From the room where you can spend a relaxing time, you can see the magnificent Mt. Fuji as time goes by. The Asian Twin Room, which is popular for couples and two people, has a spacious Simmons bed and a Deluxe room with an Open air bath (* boiling water) outside. There is no doubt that it will make your trip to HAKONE a special time!

Introducing recommended rooms overlooking Mt. Fuji