The Hakone Open Air Museum is a must see on any visit to Hakone.

Stretched out over a grassy hillside, the park features sculptures by leading international artists, some indoor exhibitions of sculpture, and a pavillion with works by Picasso.

Woman figure at the Hakone Open Air Museum
Photo by Gregory Lane

Artists with works of art on display include Henry Moore, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, Taro Okamoto, and Kōtarō Takamura.

Suggested Activity
Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of repairing old pottery with gold. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the delicate art of gold repair, and create your own unique souvenir to take home. You'll even dress in samue, the traditional outfit of craftsmen.
Picasso pavillion at the Hakone Open Air Museum
You’ll never guess what’s inside. | Photo by Gregory Lane

The Picasso Pavillion contains 300 pieces by the very prolific Pablo Picasso.