Museum · Hakone (Sengokuhara)
POLA Museum of Art ポーラ美術館
Forest-set Hakone museum known for Impressionist and modern art, including Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and Picasso.
Hours9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
ClosedOpen daily except short closures for exhibition changes
PriceAdult: ¥2,200
Getting therePola Bijutsukan bus stop (Hakone Tozan Bus from Gora Station)
Time needed1-2 hours
Address1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631
Websitepolamuseum.or.jp
About
The POLA Museum of Art shows the private collection of the POLA cosmetics group's late owner. It includes French Impressionist and modern paintings, Japanese Western-style painting, glass and ceramics. Most of the glass-and-concrete building sits underground in a beech forest. A short walking trail outside has open-air artworks.
Highlights
- Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and Picasso from the permanent collection
- Light-filled atrium in a beech forest
- Forest walking trail with outdoor art
- Museum restaurant and cafe
Tips
- Take the Hakone Tozan bus from Gora to the Pola Bijutsukan stop (about 15 min)
- Discount with the Hakone Free Pass
- Closes briefly between exhibitions, so check the calendar
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