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Hakone Open Air Museum

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The Hakone Open Air Museum (箱根彫刻の森美術館, Hakone Chōkoku No Mori Bijutsukan), successfully attempts to create a harmonic balance of nature and art by exhibiting various sculptures on its spacious grounds in combination with beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

Besides the sculptures, the Hakone Open Air Museum features various indoor galleries, including a sizable Picasso Collection, consisting of paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramic creations.

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How to get there

The Hakone Open Air Museum can be reached in a short walk from Chokoku No Mori Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway (30 minutes, 390 yen from Hakone-Yumoto, covered by the Hakone Free Pass), the last station before the terminal station of Gora.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	1600 yen (1400 yen with the Hakone Free Pass, 1500 yen with online discount coupon)

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User Ratings

Ratings for Open Air Museum:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 141 users):	85/100	recommended

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English Links

Hakone Open Air Museum
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Hakone Open Air Museum
Official website.

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