Sekisho Karakuri Museum

3.5

Located just a one-minute walk from the Sekisho-ato Bus Stop. Located near the Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint this art museum displays and sells primarily the local Karakuri wooden mosaic puzzle boxes made by skilled craftsmen. At first glance the Karakuri Box appears to be just a normal box or piece of art but the box holds the craftsman's wit and skill and is filled a mysterious charm. Come enjoy these top quality Karakuri Boxes made by the Karakuri Production Research Society, a group of craftsmen who have learned their skills from traditional techniques and historical assets from the Odawara and Hakone regions. The museum also features a sales corner.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Ashigarashimo-gun Hakonemachi Hakone 15 Map
Area: Around Hakonemachi Area
Phone: 0460837826
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]500yen, Elementary school age students and under300yen, Pre-schoolersFree
Parking Lot: Available(4spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (possible if held or in a cage)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Fantastic Place of History

Reviewed : 2020.01.08

Very friendly and detailed history and artifacts of Japanese Karakuri Boxes. With historical and contemporary puzzles. Many pieces had limited quantities so they are rare and can hardly be seen. The...
Small Museum interesting/ignorant and most unfriendly staff

Reviewed : 2019.04.23

We came to see and appreciate this old traditional craftmanship. The small museum with ‚try-it‘ experiences is worth seeing, but the staff is a nightmare in terms of Japanese manner and politeness...
A unique craft

Reviewed : 2019.04.06

We were blown away by the demonstration of the special secret boxes, how they are made & even morso by how you approach trying to open on. Some had hundreds of moving parts -- amazing.