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・ Introducing the Narukawa Art Museum
・ The view from the observation lounge is outstanding
・ There is also a small exhibition of Chinese art (jade and ivory carving).
What is Narukawa Art Museum?
The Narukawa Art Museum is an art museum located in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The center of the collection is Japanese painting, but it is an interesting facility that actively exhibits the works of new artists.
We will introduce the "Narukawa Art Museum" where you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from the observation lounge as well as the art works.
About the origin
The Narukawa Art Museum is a private museum created by businessman Minoru Narukawa.
We have a collection of nearly 4000 works, centered on the works of Ikuo Hirayama and Kyujin Yamamoto, which we have collected individually.
Since the representative artists of Japanese painting are generally covered, we also meet the needs of "I want to see all the famous artists".
Many works by new artists are also exhibited
The Narukawa Art Museum has a mission of "opening up a new future for Japanese art."
When I went there, I was exhibiting a slightly unusual artist who draws contemporary paintings using the technique of lacquer called Namiki Tsunenobu.
It seems that the exhibition changes four times a year, but I would like to go if it is closer to my home.
Observation lounge
From the observation lounge, you can overlook Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi.
At the cafe "Monsoon", which is named after the work of Kyujin Yamamoto, you can have a cup of tea while looking at the scenery.
You can take a picture that is full of the charm of Hakone.
NHK's weather camera is also installed because it is a landscape that represents Hakone.
There is also an exhibition of Chinese art
The main museum is a Japanese painting museum, but there is also an exhibition of Chinese art.
Don't miss the ultra-fine ivory carvings in the observation lounge.
(The photo was taken at the Izu Museum of Art "Jewel Pier". It's a mind-boggling detail.)
garden
Sugi is planted on the grounds of the Narukawa Art Museum.
It's on the way to the museum from the entrance gate, so don't miss it.
By the way, the Narukawa Art Museum is on a little hill, but it is safe to climb because there is an escalator.
Time required and congestion
It's not a big museum, so it takes about 30 minutes to take a quick look.
I think it's about an hour even for art lovers.
I went there during the New Year holidays, but there was no congestion.
Business hours and admission fees, great discounts
| Opening hours | 9:00 - 17:00 | |
| Closing days | open every day of the year | |
| Admission fee | Adults 1300 yen, college / high school students 900 yen, junior high school / elementary school students 600 yen | |
| Official Website | Usage guidance(Please check the latest information) | |
If you have a Hakone Freepass, you will get a 200 yen discount.
Access
| Address | 250 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 0522-570 | |
| Phone | 0460-83-6828 | |
| Number of parking spaces | 15 buses, 70 passenger cars | |
| Parking Fee | Free | |
| Official Website | Access(Please check the latest information) | |
It takes about 5 minutes on foot from Motohakone Port to reach the museum.
The recommended route is "Hakone Ropeway (Owakudani)-> Hakone Pirate Ship-> Motohakone Port-> Walk".
The reason why this route is good is that it is not easily affected by the suspension of the ropeway, but details are explained on the Hakone Pirate Ship page.
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Hakone Pirate Ship | Lake Ashi Pleasure Boat (Kanagawa) that you can ride with the Hakone Free Pass ★☆ ☆
I got on the "Hakone Pirate Ship" on Lake Ashi.
Introducing the inside of the ship and recommended routes.see next
Traffic conditions in Hakone(Convenient because you can see the traffic situation in Hakone all together)
Map
Finally
The Narukawa Art Museum is a twice-delicious facility where you can enjoy not only paintings but also the view of Mt. Fuji.
If you want to take a rest while looking at the beautiful Mt. Fuji, or if you like art, please come visit us.
By the way, it seems that you can see "Red Fuji" that turns bright red when the conditions are good in summer, but even if you go in the evening of winter, you can see "Slightly Red Fuji".
It's just lit by the sunset, but when you look at it live, it feels a bit divine.