Hakone Open-Air Museum Tours and Activities

The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a 200-acre park dotted with fascinating sculptures. When it opened in 1969, it was Japan’s first open-air museum; now its collection includes more than 1,000 sculptures, with about 120 on permanent display. Artists whose sculptures are exhibited include Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, and Constantin Brâncuși.
The Basics
The Open-Air Museum is a must-see during any visit to Hakone, a picturesque town in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, southwest of Tokyo. Art aficionados will love it, but so will travelers with a wide range of interests, as the park is spacious, well-tended, and full of fun photo opportunities. Travelers usually visit while touring the Hakone area on a day or overnight trip from Tokyo.
Things to Know Before You Go
- There are indoor exhibition areas too, which make a nice refuge when the weather is bad.
- The on-site café offers good views of the gardens.
- Advance ticket reservations are recommended to save time, but this can only be done within Japan.
- This is a good destination for kids, as there is lots of open space and a Children’s Pavilion.
How to Get There
The most direct route to the museum from Tokyo via public transit is to take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Odawara. From there, take the Odakyu Line to Hakone Yumoto Station, then take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Chokoku-no-Mori Station. From there, the museum is a short walk.
When to Get There
The museum is open from 9am until 5pm year-round. Last entry is a half-hour before closing, and you should aim to spend at least an hour here. In winter there could be snow, but that makes the outdoor park all the more photo-worthy.
Explore Hakone
Hakone is very popular with Japanese tourists, and for good reason, as there are a number of easy outdoor activities to enjoy. One of the best things to do in the town is to take the Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani. On a clear day, there are spectacular views of Mount Fuji.
Address: The Hakone Open-Air Museum Ninotaira, Hakone-Town, Kanagawa-Prefecture 250-0493, Japan
Admission: Varies
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Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi
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Find the best viewpoints on this private tour from Tokyo via minivan. Choose between visiting Mt. Fuji or Hakone and relax as your guide navigates twisting mountain roads with ease en route to sites such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, and Arakurayama Sengen Park. This full-day tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide available in several languages, and the possibility to curate your trip to suit your interests—a privilege only allowed by a private tour.
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Private Full-Day Hakone Tour from Tokyo Including Owakudani Valley
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Escape the chaos of Tokyo for a day and discover Japan’s natural splendor, at just a short bullet train ride from the city. Join your private group guide on an enriching visit to the highlights of Hakone. Admire the iconic red torii gates of the shrine, stroll past over 100 artworks in Japan’s first open-air museum, and board a pirate ship for a scenic cruise on the lake—with Mt. Fuji views.
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Highlights of Hakone Day Trip by Public Transportation
Figuring out Japan’s public transport system can be overwhelming, so eliminate the stress by having a guide to accompany you for the day. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel with a guide to the beautiful town of Hakone. Top sights you’ll see include Lake Ashi, a Viking boat, the volcanic crater in Owakudani Valley, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, and Hakone Open-Air Museum.
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Private Full-Day Hakone and Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Pickup
Our first priority is our customer. We are available 24/7 to answer your concerns. We offer professional and experienced guided tours and drivers to our valuable customers. Our goal is to provide you a memorable experience of your life. We are here to provide you with the best experience with Japanese culture, customs, and traditions during your stay in Japan.
From its tech-driven futuristic cities to its relaxing and inviting villages, healing hot springs, spectacular scenery is waiting for you to explore, we promise a well-rounded itinerary that delivers a full experience of Japan and all it has to offer.
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Sightseeing trip to Hakone (Mount Fuji) with English speaking driver
It’s no secret that Hakone is one of the most popular and accessible day trip destinations from Tokyo. What keeps people coming back is its famous hot springs and vastly untouched nature. Not to mention, on a lucky day, visitors can get a perfect glimpse of Mount Fuji from afar. Perhaps most strikingly, Hakone is heaps quieter, which is why even locals come here for a respite from the busy city on weekends.
Hakone is a little world of its own with its fair share of quirks, from pirate ships and volcanic valleys to the iconic torii gate. But here’s the thing: one day is not enough to explore everything! Hakone deserves more than a day trip.
In fact, we’ll be featuring some things that only opened as recently as last year — further highlighting that Japan is truly an ever-changing country that always switches things up. If you really wants to enjoy Hakone, plan a two- or three-day stay.
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Private Hakone Tour - View of Mt. Fuji, Nature and Culture
Hakone is a beautiful mountainous area in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu-National Park. Just a half hour away from Tokyo by bullet train, a day tour out to Hakone is a must do. Famous for it’s hot springs, scenic crater lake (Lake Ashi) and it’s breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is completely surrounded by Japan’s beautiful nature. Our Hakone tour is a carefully curated mix of history, culture, nature and fun activities.
Over the course of this full day tour we journey through Hakone and explore the other-worldly natural forces that engulf the area.
This private tour includes a bullet train from Shinagawa to Odawara and back, a boat ride across Lake Ashi, a cable car up the volcanic Mt. Hakone, a chance to try some legendary black eggs near the sulfurous fields of Owakudani and a visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum.
In addition, you will wander around the Old Cedar Avenue - one of Japan's oldest networks of roads and get a chance to ride a train engulfed in the mountains.
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Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park
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Travel to the resort town of Hakone without the hassle of arranging transportation or joining a large group tour. This private tour exclusively for your party takes you on an express train to Hakone where you will enjoy the flexibility of picking which attractions you wish to experience.
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Hakone Private Two Day Tour from Tokyo with Overnight Stay in Ryokan
Go on a magical adventure to Hakone without feeling rushed by spreading the sightseeing over two days. No need to search for accommodation—an overnight stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn with breakfast is included. Highlights include Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone Ropeway, Odawara Castle Park, Hakone Museum of Photography, and much more.
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2Days 1Night, Kamakura~Hakone~Mt.Fuji to/from Tokyo with Private Car
Visit Kamakura, Hakone, and Mt.Fuji on a private 2-day tour from Tokyo that is customized to your interests. See important temples such as Hokokuji Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, explore the Hakone Open Air Museum, and get great views of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji. Your tour includes a private guide and vehicle; simply book your own accommodation in Hakone, which is known for its hot springs resorts.
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Hakone History one day Private Tour with Driver
Explore Hakone National Park by private car after picked up at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards.
While driving along the spectacular Hakone Skyline road, you will see scenic views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
Next visit former Hakone Checkpoint to see the gates, fence, housing for officers and foot soldiers, a prison chamber and a lookout tower.
(Hakone used to be an important checkpoint to control traffic along the Tokaido Highway, which linked Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal Edo Period. )
You'll also visit Hakone Jinja, a delightful Shinto sanctuary close to the lake Ashi.
Finally, visit the Hakone Open Air Museum, which creates a harmonic balance of nature and art by exhibiting various sculptures within its spacious grounds in combination with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains.
Conclude the tour when you will be dropped off at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards.
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