Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first open-air museum, which opened in 1969. It has a vast site of about 70,000 square meters in the beautiful nature of Hakone, and displays about 120 works by masters of modern and contemporary sculpture at all times. The greatest attraction is that you can stroll through the lush gardens and appreciate the sculptures that change their expression under natural light.

Works by world-famous sculptors such as Henry Moore and Taro Okamoto are scattered throughout the museum, and the scale of the works and their harmony with the nature are stunning. There are also many areas where you can enjoy various things, such as the Picasso Museum, which exhibits many works by Picasso, and the art piece "Net Forest" where children can play and move their bodies. This is a museum where you can feel close to art while stimulating your five senses.

Because it is located on a hill, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Hakone mountains and Sagami Bay in the distance. The site is also equipped with a foot bath, cafe, restaurant, and museum shop, so it is recommended to take a break between art appreciation and choose souvenirs. This is one of the highlights of sightseeing in Hakone and you can spend the whole day relaxing here.