Travel Notes of Hakone Open-Air Museum

The Hakone Open-Air Museum, also known as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, is an attractive tourist attraction in the Hakone area. It combines nature and art to provide a unique outdoor sculpture display space. The following is a travel note about the Hakone Open-Air Museum:

Opened in 1969, the Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first outdoor sculpture museum, covering an area of ​​approximately 70,000 square meters. The gallery exhibits more than 120 sculptures by artists from all over the world, and new works are added to the exhibition every year.

The museum's outdoor sculpture park is one of its main features. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Hakone, these sculptures blend perfectly with the surrounding greenery and flowers. Notable works include Henry Moore's Mother and Child and Bernar Venet's 88.5 Degree Bend Arch.

In addition to admiring static sculptures, the gallery also features some interactive art works. For example, the colorful "Maze Park" allows visitors to travel through it and experience the combination of art and games. There is also the relaxing "Hot Spring Foot Bath" where you can enjoy the comfort of the hot spring while admiring the sculptures.

In addition to outdoor sculptures, the Hakone Open-Air Museum also has several indoor exhibition halls. The Picasso Museum is one of the highlights, where more than 300 works of Picasso are displayed, including ceramics, paintings, sculptures and prints, giving people a full understanding of the creative process of this master artist.

There are also cafes and restaurants in the art gallery for visitors to rest and enjoy food. Here you can taste local specialities and admire the beautiful surroundings. In addition, the museum shop offers a variety of art souvenirs, which are a good choice to take home as gifts for friends and family.

Transportation is also very convenient. Take the Hakone Tozan Railway from Hakone Yumoto Station to the Open-Air Museum Station, and then walk about 2 minutes to the art museum. You can also take the Hakone Tozan Bus to the entrance of the museum.

This trip to the Hakone Open-Air Museum allows you to not only admire world-class sculptures, but also relax in nature. This is a great place for the whole family to visit, whether you are an art lover or a nature lover, you can find fun here.

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Post by AidenLai | Nov 12, 2024