Sculpture Forest Museum

Area

Hakone / Odawara Ashigarashimo-gun

Category

Museum / Gallery

“Sculpture Forest Museum” is located in Hakone, Kanagawa. In 1969, it opened as the first outdoor museum in Japan. It is a museum where you can experience various sculptures with magnificent nature. About 120 sculptures are exhibited at the outdoor exhibition hall that boasts a whopping 70,000 square meters. In addition, there are five exhibition halls in total, including the “Picasso Hall”, where the world-renowned Picasso works are displayed. There is also the “Indoor Exhibition Hall”, where events are planned and exhibited. The highlight is the giant sculpture, “Symphony for Happiness”. With a height of 18m, and an inner diameter of 8m. Stained glass is embedded in the entire inner wall, creating a fantastic atmosphere with the sunlight. There are also plenty of facilities such as onsens , restaurants and shops selling souvenirs.

Basic Information

Address

〒250-0493
1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa.

Phone

‪0460-82-1161‬

Hours

Hours ‪9: 00 am -5: 00 pm‬ (Last entry: ‪4:30 pm‬).

Fee

1,600 yen 
University and high school students: 1,200 yen 
Junior high and elementary school students: 800 yen

Credit Card

not available

Guide

【Japanese】
The museum staff explains the work in the outdoor exhibition hall.  Duration: 30-40 minutes 
Date: Saturday 11: 00 ~ 
Meeting place: Main building gallery 

【Japanese to English】 
Rental fee: 500 yen 
Rental location: Main Gallery 1F

Website

http: //www.hakone-oam.or.jp

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