Visitors commend the Hakone Museum of Art ⭐for its intimate setting, thoughtfully displayed historical pottery and ceramics, and its exquisite surrounding garden. The moss garden, in particular, delights visitors.
The museum's unique design offers beautiful year-round landscape and garden views, which change with the seasons. The Shinsenkyō Garden, a constellation of landscaped gardens and cultural facilities designed by Okada Mokichi, provides a serene and picturesque space to explore.
A photo capturing the vibrant autumn colors displayed at the museum
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On March 31st, 2024, while following the cherry blossom trail in Hakone, I stumbled upon the Hakone Museum of Art unexpectedly. Despite the unplanned visit, it has sparked a desire to revisit the museum in November to witness the autumn colors. Last November, I found myself in Gora, Hakone. At that time, I recall seeing a long line at the entrance of the Hakone Museum of Art. Fearing a wait, I opted to skip visiting it. However, my recent experience sheds light on why the museum attracts such a large crowd during that season.
A Glimpse into Edo-era Leisure: The Outdoor Recreation Screen
色絵赤玉龍文會 (江戶時代 17 世紀~18 世紀初期) This bowl is a beautiful example of some-nishiki, a type of Ko-Imari ware influenced by China. It's decorated with vibrant colors! The inside bottom has a blue dragon and colorful clouds against a white background.The sides have six green circles with dragons and jewels, all surrounded by diamond shapes and a chrysanthemum flower.
頭載天冠的男子（6~7世紀）This richly detailed human clay figure stands out with long, tied-back hair, a beaded necklace, and a triangular crown. He is well-dressed and carries a long sword with a rounded hilt hanging at his waist.
繩文火焰形深鉢(3500 B.C. - 2500 ) Believed to be Japan's oldest pottery, this cluster of earthenware features a distinctive rope pattern. The pattern was created by either building the vessel with clay strips or pressing a rope onto the surface before firing it in an open fire.
While the museum didn't have any cherry blossoms, I found some lovely ones still blooming at nearby Hakone Gora Park
Shinwatei, a Teahouse at the Hakone Museum of Art (YouTube link)
Enjoyed a pleasant hike from Gora Station to the river, passing by the charming new Hotel Indigo. There's a shortcut from Gora Station to the river—ask your ryokan for directions.
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