1The Hakone Open-Air Museum

A fun way to visit museums even on rainy days

Japan's first open-air art museum, standing as if blending into the nature of Hakone. The approximately 70,000 m2 site is dotted with approximately 120 works by famous modern and contemporary sculptors from Japan and abroad, including French sculptors Rodin and Taro Okamoto.
On rainy days, we recommend the "Rainy Day Course" proposed by the museum, which focuses on indoor exhibition spaces such as the Main Gallery and the Picasso Pavilion. Starting from the Main Gallery, the course takes you around the Art Hall, Picasso Pavilion, shopping mall, cafes, etc. in about 60 to 90 minutes. The outdoor sculptures you will visit along the way also offer a different look than usual.

Enjoy the most recommended "Picasso Museum"

The popular indoor exhibition hall that can be visited on the "Rainy Day Course" is the Picasso Pavilion, which was renovated in July 2019. Approximately 300 pieces are displayed in sequence, including ceramic works that Picasso began working on at the age of 65, as well as oil paintings, prints, and tapestries. You can experience the diverse charms of the works.
Other popular attractions include the special exhibitions held in the art hall, which allow visitors to experience art up close. Aside from the courses, you can also visit the "Forest of Sculptures" where you can become a work of art, and the "Symphony Sculptures that Bring Happiness." Inside the tower, countless stained glass windows shine, creating a fantastical atmosphere.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

• https://hakone-oam.or.jp/
• 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• About 2 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Chokoku-no-Mori Station
• Take the bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station, get off at "Ninohira Iriguchi" and walk for about 5 minutes
• 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
• Open daily
• Adults: 2,000 yen, university and high school students: 1,600 yen, junior high and elementary school students: 800 yen
  * Discounts available for advance purchase of online tickets
• 0460-82-1161
• Paid
• The "Symphony Sculpture of Happiness" will be closed from Tuesday, January 14th to Thursday, March 19th, 2020 for inspection and repair work.
  
  

2Dadasha Pottery Studio

Immerse yourself in pottery making in a relaxed atmosphere

About a 12-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, this popular pottery studio is located in the tranquil forest of Soun-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Daitoku-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Inside the quaint building, which was the teahouse of the previous head priest of Soun-ji Temple, you can Experience pottery making by making teacups, tea bowls, tumblers, etc. One of the attractions is that it is a reservation-only private space, so you can concentrate on making your work in a calm atmosphere without having to worry about other Guest/customer. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also enjoy a sea bream rice bento from Yoraku, a sea bream rice kaiseki restaurant in Tonosawa.

Even if you have no prior experience, you can complete a full-fledged ceramic piece

In the pottery Experience, you will use 500g of clay and mold it into your desired vessel using an electric potter's wheel or by hand. If you want to create a unique piece, you should choose hand molding, but if you want to feel like a potter, why not choose the electric potter's wheel? The staff at the shop will give you detailed instructions, so even inexperienced or clumsy people can create authentic pieces. Once the piece is complete, it will be scraped, dried, glazed, and bisque fired in the studio, and then fired and delivered to your home at a later date.

Dadasha Pottery Studio

• http://www.dadasya.com/
• 394 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 12 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station
• 10:00～16:00
• Irregular holidays
• Experience fee: Hand-building 4,000 yen, electric wheel 5,000 yen (Experience can be booked for 2 or more people, electric wheel Experience is limited to 3 people per group)
• 080-5033-1304
• None (use the town-run Parking)

3Hakone Yuryo

Hospitality in Outdoor hot spring surrounded by Satoyama

In the Hakone area, there are currently 20 bathhouses hot spring. The seven Hakone hot springs of Yumoto, Tonosawa, Miyanoshita, Dogashima, Ashinoyu, Sokokura, and Ubako or Kiga have a long history and have been popular with many people since the Edo period. Hakone Yuryo is a one-day hot-spring bath Property that uses one of these hot springs, Tonosawa hot spring, as its source. Once you step into the old private house-style building, you will find yourself in a forest hot spring. Public hot spring At "Honden Yurakuan Oyu" and 19 private rooms with different atmospheres Outdoor hot spring, you can enjoy the open space with a view of the lush green satoyama while soaking in "Away Yuya Hanaden" hot spring.

Enjoy authentic hearth cuisine after your bath

The spring quality of "Tonosawa hot spring" is alkaline simple hot spring. It is soft on the skin and is popular as "beautiful skin water". Enjoying hot spring with the sound of rain as background music is truly blissful.
After your bath, be sure to stop by Dining Area "Irori Saryo Hachiri." River fish grilled over charcoal in the hearth and miso-grilled dishes on magnolia leaves all have simple flavors, and many Guest/customer come just for the food.
The two relaxation Property are popular for offering a wide variety of massages, from simple foot reflexology to full-body aromatherapy massage.

Hakone Yuryo

• https://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/
• Kanagawa Prefecture, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone Town, Tonosawa 4 MAP
• Approximately 3 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station
• Free shuttle bus available from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station
• Weekdays 10:00-21:00 (last entry at 20:00), Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-22:00 (last entry at 21:00), Dining Area "Irori Chaya Hachiri" 11:00-
• Open everyday *May be closed for maintenance
• Public hot spring "Honden Yurakuan Oyu" 1,500 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 750 yen for elementary school students, private open Outdoor hot spring "Hanareyuya Kaden" 4,300 yen per room (60 minutes)
• 0460-85-8411
• free
• Alkaline simple hot spring
• Children under elementary school age cannot use Public hot spring building.

4Hakone-en Aquarium

A huge collection of fish from the world's oceans, rivers and lakes

This aquarium is located inside Hakone-en, Property on the shores of Lake Ashi that has more than 20 Property, including Restaurant, day-trip hot spring, a specialty product corner, and an Experience corner. At 723 meters above sea level, it is the highest saltwater aquarium in Japan and is divided into two Property: the Saltwater Freshwater Museum and the Baikal Seal Plaza. The Saltwater Freshwater Museum displays rare and colorful tropical fish collected from oceans around the world, as well as freshwater fish from rivers and lakes such as Lake Ashi, and four types of penguins.

The shows and feeding times are also popular

The baby Asian small-clawed otters are what make the aquarium's visitors happy. They bathe, play, and take naps together. Their adorable appearance is so cute you'll want to watch them forever. The feeding Experience where you can shake hands with the Asian small-clawed otters, is also popular.
In addition, in the underwater show held in the 7m-high "Large Fish Tank" in the center of the Seawater Museum, divers enter the tank to feed the fish. The fish swarm around the diver holding the food, and it looks like they are dancing. You can also enjoy the soothing show of the charming Baikal seals swimming in the outdoor pool.

Hakone-en Aquarium

• https://www.princehotels.co.jp/amuse/hakone-en/suizokukan/
• 139 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 30 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station
• Take the bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station and get off at "Hakone-en"
• 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), Underwater show: Weekdays 13:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:30, 13:00
• Open daily
• Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,500 yen, Children (ages 4 to elementary school students) 750 yen
• 0460-83-1151
• Paid
• During Golden Week, summer vacation, and the New Year's holidays, the underwater show will be held twice a day, just like on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. *Show times may change depending on the season.

5Hakone Ekiden Museum

Enjoy the history and traditions of the Hakone Ekiden through exhibits

The Hakone Ekiden is now a New Year's tradition and a popular major sporting event. This museum allows visitors to look back on the historic relay race that has been running since 1920 (Taisho 9) with numerous documents and history. The building is located right in front of the finish line of the outbound leg and the start line of the return leg of the Hakone Ekiden. Inside the museum, there are exhibits that will delight Hakone Ekiden fans, including photos from the first tournament to the present, data on the section records of participating athletes, and a display of uniforms that earned seeding rights for the next tournament.

The Hakone Ekiden History Tour brings back famous athletes and memorable scenes

To learn more about the Hakone Ekiden, we recommend the "Hakone Ekiden History Tour (free)" guided by museum Staff/staff member. It runs twice a day, from 10:00 and 15:30, and takes about 20 minutes. You will be given explanations of the exhibits, many famous Hakone Ekiden matches, and stories about famous athletes and coaches. After viewing the exhibits, be sure to stop by the museum shop. In addition to original goods, they also sell official Hakone Ekiden merchandise. They make a great, unique souvenir from Hakone. There is also a cafe where you can enjoy light meals and sweets, so you can have a fulfilling time even on rainy days.

Hakone Ekiden Museum

• http://www.hakoneekidenmuseum.jp/
• Hakone 167, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 20 minutes by car from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station
• Take the bus from Hakone Tozan Railway Hakone Yumoto Station, get off at "Hakone-machi Port", then walk for 2 minutes
• Weekdays 10:00-16:30 (final entry 16:00), Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 9:30-17:00 (final entry 16:30)
• Open daily
• Adults: 550 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 350 yen
• 0460-83-7511
• None (only available for handicapped people)

6Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone

A Hakone marquetry inn overlooking the majestic Mount Yuzaka and the clear waters of the Sukumo River

About 7 minutes by car from Hakone Yumoto Station. This elegant hot Hot spring ryokan stands on the grounds facing the Sukumo River along the old Hakone Highway. You can enjoy the seasonal atmosphere of Mt. Yuzaka from the ancient cypress bathtub filled with sodium chloride spring water, which is said to be good for poor circulation. All Guest room overlook Mt. Yuzaka and the Sukumo River, allowing you to spend your time in a quiet environment while listening to the murmuring of the river.
The building is decorated with vessels, hanging scrolls, and furniture made from the traditional craft of Hakone marquetry, allowing visitors to feel the culture that lives on in Hakone. At the "Yosegi CHAYA" event (free) held every night, a picture-story show is used to tell the story of the birth of marquetry and how it is made in an entertaining way.
For your meal, you can enjoy the "Meiji Gyu-nabe" (Special Kaiseki course). This is a masterpiece that incorporates the historical background of this area, which was popular among Westerners and the upper classes as a hot spring resort and where Western cuisine has been made since early times.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone

• https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaihakone/
• 230 Yumotochaya, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 7 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station
• 050-3134-8092（界予約センター）
• to exist
• Make a reservation hereHoshino Resorts KAI Hakone Reservation Site

7Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara

Stay in Guest room with Outdoor hot spring bath and be surrounded by art and nature.

About 30 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Surrounded by majestic mountains and far from the hustle and bustle, Sengokuhara has been loved by many artists as a place suitable for immersing oneself in the creation of their works. "Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara" is an atelier Hot spring ryokan located in this area.
The guest Guest room are decorated with artworks that artists have created during their stay, allowing you to relax and feel the brush strokes of their brushes up close. The meals are also carefully designed, with tableware that highlights the playfulness and beauty of the art, and instant smoked food that evokes the smoke of Owakudani. You can also enjoy a creative Experience with the "Tenugui Painting and Coloring Experience" (free of charge).
hot spring is a sulfate and chloride hot spring drawn from Owakudani, and a short bath will leave your skin smooth and warm your body. Enjoy a moment surrounded by art and nature at Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara

• https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaisengokuhara/
• 817-359 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture MAP
• About 30 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station
• 050-3134-8092（界予約センター）
• to exist
• Make a reservation hereHoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara Reservation Site