School-age children pay a discounted ticket and can try huge kaleidoscopes, yet most galleries prohibit touching and may feel quiet; no playroom, so one hour max before boredom.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Entry through galleries, lounge, café and gardens covers highlights before kids tire
View rotating Nihonga paintings:
See seasonal exhibits of modern Japanese paintings by top Japanese artists
Tip: Check the museum website for the current rotation before visiting
Relax in Panorama Lounge:
Enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji
Tip: Arrive early for best seating by the glass wall
Explore the outdoor garden:
Walk through the garden via the glass door for fresh air and scenery
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes; autumn foliage is especially vibrant
Enjoy kid-friendly café treats:
Share pizza slices, grilled sandwiches and matcha sweets
Tip: Order light meals to share so kids can taste different items
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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2 adult admissions | JPY 3,000 |
2 child admissions | JPY 1,000 |
Café snacks | JPY 3,400 |
Souvenir trinkets | JPY 1,000 |
Total Estimated | JPY 8,400 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Exhibits rotate by season. In spring and autumn, cherry blossoms and maple leaves in the garden add color to family photos.
Address: 570 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan
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Andre Klimov
Tiny, but pretty nice art museum. Beside paintins and scul[ture it has a collection of caleidoscopes, which very attractive for childrens. Whole family can enjoy beautiful cafe-terrace with view to Ashi lwake. And if you are lucky enough - you can see Fuji-san :) Lower terrace park is very compact but nice and decorated with sculptures.
Guillermo
This place has the best views. You need to pay the entrance fee for the cafe but definitely worth it. The museum istels is small but has some amazing pieces. The glass pieces were a nice surprise and fantastic, I wish they had more. People saying it is not impressive clearly have no appreciation for actual art.
Matan Katz
This is a nice museum if you’re interested in modern Japanese art, and want to sit and view the amazing view of the lake and large Torii gate of Moto Hakone. If you only have time for 1 museum in Hakone area I would skip this one though, as the open air museum is much more impressive. The view here is really amazing though!
Gladys Houwen
A good art museum to spend time in if you still had time before leaving Hakone. They had some nice painting collections and a cafe with a magnificent view.
Ian Li
I believe most tourists visit this place for the stunning window view of Mt. Fuji, and it truly lives up to the hype. The view is absolutely breathtaking and an ideal spot for capturing beautiful photos. The paintings on display are also impressive. I was delighted to find a collection of ink wash paintings, which I personally love. The local artists are incredibly talented, and their work adds a...
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