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The best museums in Hakone in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Hakone, Japan, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Hakone? These are the best ones:

  1. Hakone Shrine1

    Hakone Shrine

     Hakone
    After being built at the summit of a nearby mountain in 757, the shrine was moved to its current location in 1667. This shining red Japanese Shinto shrine also houses a small museum. An annual festival is held here on August 1. It is located only a short walk from the Moto-Hakone boat pier.
     4.5
    History & Anthropology History
  3. The Hakone Open-Air Museum2

    The Hakone Open-Air Museum

     Hakone
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  4. Pola Museum of Art3

    Pola Museum of Art

     Hakone
     4.6
    Art & Design Art
  5. Hakone Venetian Glass Museum4

    Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

     Hakone
    This complex of Italian-styled buildings, with beautiful gardens and a pond, is a place to go if looking for a scenic stroll. You can also visit the Venetian Glass Museum.
     4.4
    Art & Design ArtScience & Technology Science
  7. Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum5

    Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum

     Hakone
     4.6
  8. Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands6

    Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands

     Hakone
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  9. Hakone Museum Of Art7

    Hakone Museum Of Art

     Hakone
    The oldest museum in Hakone which houses a collection of Asian art, focusing primarily on porcelain and ceramics. Be sure to visit the adjacent garden - a breathtaking piece of nature.
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  11. 8

    Narukawa Museum of Art

     Hakone
    Opened in 1988, this museum houses a large collection of Nihonga-style paintings. If you want to get a splendid view of the surrounding area, visit the museum's panorama lounge.
     4.5
    Art & Design Art
  12. 9

    Okada Museum of Art

     Hakone
    This spacious museum is devoted to Japanese, Korean, and Chinese art. The name refers to the collection's owner and founder of the museum, Okada Kazuo. Visit also the adjacent gardens with numerous springs and streams.
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  13. Hakone Ekiden museum10

    Hakone Ekiden museum

     Hakone
     4.1
    History & Anthropology History

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