Overview
Hakone Museum of Photography, which opened in 2002, is a small art museum located in a quiet spot admist the nature of Gora, Hakone. The exhibition hall was established in a part of the grounds of the residence of the Yamada and Endo families, who have practiced photography for generations. The inside of the hall is a gallery that features the warmth of natural cypress. Guests are welcome to spend a relaxing time heightening their sensitivity and viewing the works in the quiet of the nature of Hakone. The second floor gallery hosts temporary exhibitions by up-and-coming photographers from Japan and abroad and special exhibitions with collaborating artists.
Detailed information
Address
1300-432 Gora, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa
Access
• 5 minutes on foot from Hakone Tozan Line Gora Station up along the cable car line
• Very close after disembarking at Hakone Tozan Line Cable Car Koen-Shimo Station
Business Hours
10:00-17:00
Open until 18:00 (last entry) from that June to late August (summer period).
Holidays
Tuesday (excluding public holidays).
May at times be temporarily closed due to the changing of exhibitions.
Costs
Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen, under 6 free
