An art museum where you can walk and admire around 120 masterpieces by world-famous masters such as Rodin, which are exhibited outdoors on a vast site of 10,000 square meters. Large-scale works of modern sculpture by Henry Moore, Niki de Saint Phalle, and others, are displayed freely under the blue sky. Inside the museum, which takes advantage of the rolling hills, there are also streams and ponds, making it a scenic location with views of the ocean on the horizon. The joy of admiring sculptures that blend in with nature is an experience unique to this museum, and one of its appeals is that you can also roam freely outdoors, so even small children can enjoy art.

In addition to outdoor sculptures, there is a "Picasso Pavilion" on the premises that mainly introduces works by Pablo Picasso. The collection of 319 items, including 188 pieces of ceramic art, exhibits the pieces in succession. The indoor exhibition hall displays masterpieces by artists such as Brancusi and Giacometti as well. This facility also features hands-on art experiences, such as the "Net Forest," where children can play, a cafe, a buffet-style restaurant, and a shop selling museum goods and Hakone souvenirs — people of all ages can enjoy the day.

The exhibition area of the 5-story museum is approximately 5,000 m2. Approximately 450 paintings and kimonos from ancient to modern times, mainly from China and Korea, are regularly on display, including a variety of Japanese works. This includes works from Kyoto, such as Ukiyo-e, and those from the Rinpa school, such as Ogata Korin to Utamaro and Hokusai, Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu, to modern and contemporary works such as those from Yokoyama Taikan, Hayami Gyoshu, Uemura Shoen, and Higashiyama Kaii. Its mission is to pass on the works of art that have been passed down from ancient times to the next generation and to disseminate Japanese and Asian culture to the world.

There is a "Kaikatei" restaurant facility located on the premises, which is a renovated Japanese house from the early Showa era, and it’s available for lunch or coffee.

For a break between viewings, the “Footbath Cafe” is recommended. Enjoy drinks and sweets while soaking in a 100% natural hot spring footbath in front of "Wind/Time," a large mural of the wind and thunder gods.

In the "Museum Shop," there are original goods such as stationery and miscellaneous goods with motifs of works in the collection, making it the perfect choice for souvenirs. There is also a garden where you can enjoy Hakone's nature throughout the seasons, and you can experience Asian art and a sense of peace.

The first art museum in Japan specializing in Venetian glass, and as such, it exhibits work by contemporary glass artists including masterpieces of Venetian glass from the 15th to 19th centuries. On the premises, buildings and gardens of the European aristocracy of the past were built, so you can enjoy the feeling of walking around in a world that seems beyond time and space.

On the premises, the "Modern Glass Museum" exhibits modern and contemporary works as well as outdoor works which are also on display, and it also contains works designed by famous artists such as Picasso, Chagall, and Jean Cocteau. These include glass art from the 20th century to the present day, and works of modern design from the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to the "Café Restaurant" where you can enjoy authentic grilled food and the "Museum Shop," which also has pop candy with glass motifs, there is also an "Experience Workshop" where you can enjoy the beautiful world of glass.

The museum houses over 1,500 works by René Lalique, a representative French craftsman whose work symbolizes Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and approximately 230 carefully selected items are on display. You can see glassworks in a wide variety of genres, including jewelry, perfume bottles, and interior design. You can get a glimpse of the historical background of Rene Lalique's creation, including his workplace, and a relocated and reconstructed room of a Paris mansion that existed during the Belle Époque (around 1900), when he was active. Immerse yourself in the astonishing world of Rene Lalique's works, which are still outstanding today

On the premises, you can also see the interior of the Orient Express designed by Lalique in 1928. An actual vehicle from that time was relocated to Hakone and used as a salon car, allowing you to enjoy an elegant tea time while admiring the fantastic Lalique decorations. In addition to this salon car, there is also a casual French restaurant and a patisserie. Also at the museum shop, in addition to original items and perfumes made by Lalique, there is also a wide range of collaboration products with Tokyo Kyukyodo, a long-established Japanese stationery and incense store.

This art museum with its beautiful architecture, which uses a lot of glass, is impressive and surrounded by the forests of Hakone. Japan's largest collection of Western paintings, mainly Impressionist, was a collection by the second generation of the founder of POLA Cosmetics, one of Japan's leading cosmetics companies. A wide variety of works are on display, from Western paintings to Japanese Western paintings, Japanese paintings, Asian ceramics, and contemporary art. One of the highlights includes the ambitious special exhibitions held several times a year.

In the stylish restaurant white restaurant, you can enjoy dishes that match the theme of the exhibition and desserts with motifs of the works. At the cafe, which is bathed in bright natural light, you can enjoy tea time where nature spreads out before your eyes.

Another attraction here that should be mentioned is the "Nature Trail." The museum is nestled in the nature of Hakone’s national park, and the 1-kilometer-long promenade laid out on the museum grounds allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the plants, sky, and mountains as they change from season to season, along with the sculptures scattered throughout the park.
The museum is located close to the nature of Hakone's national park, and there is a 1-kilometer-long promenade on the premises, so along with the scattered sculptures, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the plants, sky, and mountains that change with the seasons.

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