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The Hakone Open-Air Museum opened in 1969 as the first open-air art museum in Japan. Across 70,000 square metres of open grounds, more than 120 sculptures by internationally celebrated artists — Henry Moore, Rodin, Miro, Picasso — are placed in the landscape for visitors to discover at their own pace. The Picasso Pavilion houses 319 of Picasso's works, and the Net Forest is a hit with visitors of every age. A free footbath fed by Hakone hot springs rounds off the experience, making this a place where families, art enthusiasts, and casual visitors all find something to enjoy.
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Japan's First Open-Air Museum
Opened in 1969, this was the first open-air art museum in Japan. Over 120 sculptures are spread across 70,000 square metres of lush grounds, letting you experience major works of art under the open sky in every season.
The Picasso Pavilion
The Picasso Pavilion houses 319 works by Pablo Picasso — ceramics, prints, and sculptures — making it one of the most significant Picasso collections in the world. Finding this calibre of collection tucked into the Hakone mountains is a genuine surprise.
The Net Forest — Fun for All Ages
The 'Net Forest' is a giant three-dimensional climbing structure where visitors of any age can clamber through colourful netting and bounce their way around. Children tend to get thoroughly absorbed in it — a family could easily spend an entire day here.
A Free Footbath to Rest Your Feet
An outdoor footbath is available free of charge to all ticket holders. After walking the wide grounds, soaking tired feet in natural Hakone hot spring water is a genuine highlight. A simple, restorative pleasure built into the visit.
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Basic Information
Time Required
1.5–2 hrs (families with children: 2–3 hrs)
Admission
Adults ¥1,600 / University & High School ¥1,200 / Children ¥800
Hours
9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) — open year-round
Address
1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Kanagawa
Best Time
Morning (grounds less wet, fewer crowds)
Footbath
Free for ticket holders
Zone Guide
Outdoor Sculpture Area
Over 120 sculptures by world-renowned artists including Henry Moore, Rodin, and Miro are spread across 70,000 square metres of open grounds — art experienced at its own scale, in the open air.
Picasso Pavilion
319 works by Pablo Picasso spanning ceramics, prints, and sculpture. The collection is arranged to follow the evolution of his style across different periods, making it a rewarding study as well as a visual experience.
Net Forest
A large colourful climbing structure popular with children and adults alike. Visitors can scramble through netting, bounce between platforms, and generally lose themselves in it for longer than planned.
Symphony Sculpture
A tower-like sculpture encased in stained glass. Climbing inside it wraps you in shifting colours and light — an immersive experience quite unlike anything else on the grounds.
Footbath Corner
A free outdoor footbath fed by genuine Hakone hot spring water. Perfect for resting tired legs between sections of the museum — a small detail that makes the visit noticeably more comfortable.
Spring at the Hakone Open-Air Museum
Spring is one of the most pleasant seasons to visit. As the grass recovers its colour after winter and the Hakone mountains emerge from the cold, the open grounds feel genuinely alive. The air is clear, making the sculpture-and-mountains combination particularly striking in photographs. Crowds are lighter than in summer and autumn, so you can spend time with individual pieces without feeling rushed. And in the cooler temperatures of early spring, the footbath is at its most restorative.
Spring highlights
Experience the shift from winter to spring across the open grounds
Clear air — views of Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji are possible on good days
Cooler temperatures make the footbath especially pleasant
Fewer visitors means less competition for photos in front of the sculptures
Getting There
By Train (Best Option)
Hakone-Yumoto Station → Hakone Tozan Railway to "Chokoku-no-Mori Station", 2-min walk (approx. 30 min from Hakone-Yumoto; approx. 5 min from Gora)
The Hakone Free Pass covers the Tozan Railway at no extra charge
Tips and Things to Know
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