Private Hakone Art Tour: Sculptures, Glass, and Beautiful Gardens

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 3 more

Create your private, fully customizable art adventure in Hakone, choosing 3–4 top museums to explore at your own pace. Stroll among life-sized outdoor sculptures at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, marvel at sparkling glass art and elegant paintings at the Pola Museum of Art or Hakone Lalique Museum, and discover ancient East Asian masterpieces at the Okada Museum of Art.

Enjoy hands-on traditional crafts, wander through tranquil Japanese gardens, and let Hakone’s serene natural beauty refresh your senses. Capture photos, feel the textures of art, and soak in the calm, contemplative atmosphere.

This flexible private tour allows you to create a personalized, unforgettable art journey. Pickup is available from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Odawara Station, or your hotel. Transportation is by public trains and buses (not private car), and fares are not included.

What's Included

Accompaniment by an English-speaking guide
Assistance with photography
On-site support and interpretation
Please note that lunch and drinks are not included in the tour.
Transportation is by public trains and buses, not by private car.
Transportation fees (including trains, buses, ropeway, and boat cruises)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hakone-Yumoto Station

Let’s meet at the Hakone Yumoto Tourist Information Center. After exiting the main gate of Hakone-Yumoto Station, turn slightly left. You’ll see the Tourist Information Center near the bus stops and taxi area. It’s only a 1-minute walk from the station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Hakone Open-Air Museum

    Japan’s first open-air museum, opened in 1969, showcasing around 2,000 modern and contemporary sculptures. The expansive grounds feature interactive art installations perfect for children, making it a hit with families. Stroll through nature while enjoying art in a unique outdoor setting.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Pola Museum of Art

    Home to the private art collection of the Pola cosmetics family, this museum displays Western paintings, glasswork, contemporary art, and cosmetics from around the world. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the beautiful garden and experience art bathed in natural light.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Dedicated to the works of French glass artist René Lalique, this museum exhibits exquisite glass art and jewelry. Take a break at the museum’s café, set inside an Orient Express carriage, and relax on the lush lawns surrounded by stunning artworks.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Okada Museum of Art

    Featuring approximately 450 Japanese and East Asian artworks, the museum’s centerpiece is an enormous golden folding screen (12m x 30m). Guests can unwind in the footbath café while appreciating traditional and contemporary art in a serene atmosphere.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Hakone Museum of Art

    Explore Japanese history through ancient pottery from the Jomon period and burial figurines from the Kofun era. The museum is set amidst the beautiful, nationally recognized Gora garden, offering a peaceful retreat into Japan’s artistic heritage.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

    Discover the traditional craft of Hakone Yosegi marquetry with over 200 intricate woodworks on display. Try your hand at creating your own piece and browse unique souvenirs, experiencing an authentic taste of local artistry.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Discover the traditional craft of Hakone Yosegi marquetry with over 200 intricate woodworks on display. Try your hand at creating your own piece and browse unique souvenirs, experiencing an authentic taste of local artistr

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu

    Nestled on the shores of Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine is a serene Shinto sanctuary famous for its iconic red torii gate rising from the water. Stroll through tranquil forest paths, enjoy lakeside views, and feel the spiritual atmosphere of this historic site.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nature Retreat Tour

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