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Pola Museum of Art

📍 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Hakone
Category
Museum
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.2566, 139.0212

Introduction

The Pola Museum of Art opened in 2002 in the forests of Sengokuhara, Hakone, built around the impressionist and modern art collection of the businessman Tsuneshi Suzuki — Monet, Renoir, Picasso and Foujita among them. The building is conceived as symbiosis with nature: layered glass and stone galleries draw the Hakone mountains indoors, while a forest walking path runs through the grounds with views over Lake Ashi. In 2026, its 25th anniversary year, the main exhibition runs until April 2027.

✨ Highlights

1
Impressionist core
Monet's Water Lilies and Rouen Cathedral stand at the heart of the Suzuki collection
2
Architecture in the forest
The museum is designed as symbiosis with nature and blends into the Hakone slopes
3
Forest walking path
A path links the galleries through the trees, with views over Lake Ashi and the Hakone range
4
Japanese modern art
Works by Foujita and Sekine Shoji hang alongside European and American masters
5
25th anniversary show
The New Vision: Monet and the Contemporary Gaze runs from June 2026 to 7 April 2027
6
Free shuttle bus
A free bus leaves behind Gora Station, takes about 8 minutes and runs every 30 minutes

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone
→Time needed：2-3 hours
→Closed：1 December (otherwise open daily)
→Shuttle bus：Every ~30 min from Gora Station; last leaves Gora 15:45
→Contact：Tel 0460-84-2111

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-17:00
Tuesday9:00-17:00
Wednesday9:00-17:00
Thursday9:00-17:00
Friday9:00-17:00
Saturday9:00-17:00
Sunday9:00-17:00

Last entry 16:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult2,200 yen
Student1,700 yen (university/high school)
ChildFree for junior high school and under
Free Admission1,100 yen with a disability certificate plus one companion

Transportation

train

Free shuttle bus from Gora Station, about 8 minutes

Driving/Parking

Taxi from Gora Station, about 1,800 yen

Bus

Direct buses have ended; use the museum shuttle

💡 Tips

• The ticket covers all exhibitions, including the 25th anniversary show
• The free shuttle runs about every 30 minutes; the last leaves Gora at 15:45 and the last returns at 16:50
• Direct buses from Gora Station ended in March 2024 — use the museum shuttle or a taxi
• There is a restaurant, Restaurant Array, and a cafe, Cafe Tune, so allow extra time
• The forest path is slippery in rain and snow — wear shoes with grip
• The scenery and the shuttle combine best if you ride the Hakone Tozan Line to Gora first and transfer there

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Pola Museum of Art?

Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Last entry 16:30

How much is the admission for Pola Museum of Art?

Adult: 2,200 yen; Student: 1,700 yen (university/high school); Child: Free for junior high school and under; Free Admission: 1,100 yen with a disability certificate plus one companion

Any practical tips for visiting Pola Museum of Art?

The ticket covers all exhibitions, including the 25th anniversary show The free shuttle runs about every 30 minutes; the last leaves Gora at 15:45 and the last returns at 16:50

How long should I spend at Pola Museum of Art?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

How do I get to Pola Museum of Art?

train: Free shuttle bus from Gora Station, about 8 minutes; Driving/Parking: Taxi from Gora Station, about 1,800 yen; Bus: Direct buses have ended; use the museum shuttle