1. The Open Air Museum is one of my favorites! In my opinion it is a must see on a nice day. There are many different pavillions, but in poor weather conditions, the outdoor sculptures cannot be fully appreciated.
2. Bring a digital camera for the outdoor sculptures. You can take some great screen saver pictures.
3. I spent about 2-1/2 hours at the museum and I did not get to see everything. Budget at least 3 hours here.
4. There is a great place for lunch between Chokoku-no-mori and Gora stations. It is famous for fried dumplings called "Gyoza". The name of the restaurant is "Gyoza Center".
You will want to get off the train at Chokoku-no-mori station. The stop before Chokoku-no-mori is Kowakidani station, so start to prepare your things at this station. When you reach Chokoku-no-mori station, exit left. Museum signs are well marked. Follow the sidewalk to your left for about one block.
Opening hours:
March - November 09:00 - 17:00
December - February 09:00 - 16:00
*Entrance permitted 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Coin lockers are available for JPY200.
Wheelchairs and strollers are available in the main gallery (Free rental, although availability is limited).
Portable audio guides are available. Price is JPY300 with a JPY1,000 refundable deposit.
Guided tours are available every Saturday at 13:30.
English pamphlets are available at the admission counter.
Saturdays are family day at the museum. Admission is free for up to five children of elementary or middle-school age per parent.
Admission Fee:
Adults JPY1,600
Senior Citizens (age 65 and older) JPY1,100
College & High School students JPY1,100
Elementary & Jr. High School students JPY800
THE HAKONE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
Ninotaira,Hakone-machi,kanagawa-ken,250-0493 Japan
Tel:0460-82-1161 Fax:0460-82-1169
Restaurant and shop information:0460-82-1141