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Hakone Open-Air Museum

Japan · Ninotaira

Hakone Open-Air Museum

箱根 彫刻の森美術館

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ABOUT

The Hakone Open-Air Museum, opened in 1969, is Japan's first open-air museum. It is located in Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Hosting over 1,000 pieces, it includes artworks by Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo Mizui, Churyo Sato, Susumu Shingu, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, and Kōtarō Takamura, among others. About 120 sculptural works are on permanent display across the park. The museum is affiliated with the Fujisankei Communications Group media conglomerate.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Notable Works

  • 5合目標Wikipedia (ja)
    水井康雄
  • 交叉する空間構造Wikipedia (ja)
    後藤良二
  • 幸せをよぶシンフォニー彫刻Wikipedia (ja)
    ガブリエル・ロワール

    展望塔を兼ねた全高18mの作品。内部は480枚のステンドグラスが設置されている。

  • 浮かぶ彫刻Wikipedia (ja)
    マルタ・パン
  • われは南瓜Official site
    草間彌生
  • うつろひOfficial site
    宮脇愛子

Museum basics

Founded
1969
Architect
井上武吉
Building completed
Renovated
Director
日枝久
Operated by
公益財団法人彫刻の森芸術文化財団、フジサンケイグループ
Annual visitors
National treasures
Important cultural properties
Site area
70,000
Floor area
Exhibition area
Architectural features
  • ネットの森(体験型アート作品パビリオン)
  • 幸せをよぶシンフォニー彫刻(高さ18メートルのステンドグラスの塔)
Awards
  • グッドデザイン賞(共同開発の図案スケッチブック) (2015)
  • グッドデザイン賞(パビリオン「ネットの森」) (2010)

Visit info

Hours
Tickets
Avg. visit time
Reservation
Nearest station
Address
Ninotaira 神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町二ノ平および木賀

Rules & amenities

Photography
Audio guide langs
Wheelchair
Kid-friendly
Café
Shop

Collection

Collection size
1,000 works
Top departments
  • 野外彫刻
  • Picasso collection
Featured artists
  • ガブリエル・ロワール
  • ジャコモ・マンズー
  • 草間彌生
  • 宮脇愛子

Frequently asked questions

Is there a footbath?

Yes, the museum offers a naturally fed onsen footbath for guests.

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