Hakone Museum of Art

4.5

This is the most historical museum in Hakone. The museum exhibition mainly focuses on Japanese “Yakimono” (earthenware) from the Jomon period through to the Edo period such as vases and pots produced from the Kamakura through to the Muromachi period in the six sites where the production of ceramic ware began in ancient Japan. On the grounds the scenery can be enjoyed from season to season as there are such attractions as the “moss garden” which is colored with moss and autumn colors, “the Japanese clover path” which is at its best in September and also the Chinese style “bamboo garden”. It is also famous for its autumnal leaf display, especially in November when the garden’s leaves change color all at once.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Goura 1300 Map
Area: Around Hakonemachi Area
Phone: 0460822623
Hours: [Apr.- Nov.] 9:30-16:30
[Dec.- Mar.] 9:30-16:00
*Latest entry 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Thursday (open on public holidays), New Year's Holiday
※Open on public holidays and Nov.
Fees: [Admission ticket]
[General] 1,300 yen
[High school and university student] 600 yen
[Up to Junior high school student] Free
[Senior] 1,100 yen
[Disabled person discount] 800 yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER)
Smoking: Available (No smoking except in the ashtray area next to the main building)
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (wheelchairs available for rental, but there are many stairs in the garden)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

BEautiful intimate museum. Worth a visit!

Reviewed : 2020.01.06

Lovely historical pottery and ceramics. Not big but thoughtful, well displayed pieces. The big surprise is the exquisite garden surrounding it. The moss garden especially.
Worth a visit

Reviewed : 2019.11.13

We hadnt planned to visit this but were on the cable car passing by and when they announced it we thought we would pop in to take a look. From our point of view it was worth it just to walk through...
Moss on a plate!

Reviewed : 2019.10.15

Some very interesting pottery pieces from Japan, Korea and Pakistan, and although the trees were still green, the garden was also a delight. If you have a moss problem in your lawn back home, then...