Hakone Open-Air Museum, Open-air museum and sculpture garden in Hakone, Japan.
The museum spans 70,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition space featuring 120 permanent sculptures from international artists against mountain landscapes and natural settings.
Established in September 1968 and officially opened in August 1969, the museum became Japan's first outdoor art museum under architect Bukichi Inoue's direction.
The Picasso Pavilion contains 319 artworks, including ceramics, paintings, and photographs, representing various periods of the Spanish artist's creative journey.
The museum operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission at 1,600 yen and located two minutes from Chokoku-no-Mori Station.
The museum includes a foot bath with natural hot spring water where visitors can rest while observing outdoor sculptures in the surrounding gardens.
Location: Ninotaira
Inception: September 6, 1968
Founders: Fujisankei Communications Group
Architects: Bukichi Inoue
Official opening: August 1, 1969
Part of: Lover's Sanctuary
Address: 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407 250-0493
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +810460821161
Website: https://hakone-oam.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.24504,139.05106
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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