Romantic Winter Museums: 3 Popular Hakone Art Museums to Enjoy Illumination

"The Little Prince Museum"

The Little Prince Museum is the world's first museum themed on the masterpiece The Little Prince, which was built in 1999 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Saint-Exupéry. You can trace Saint-Exupéry's life and the circumstances surrounding the creation of The Little Prince through exhibits of photographs, letters, favorite items, and other materials.

"Romantic Starry Night"
"Romantic Starry Night" is a limited-time event that will run until January 8, 2018. From 15:30, the park's French-style garden, Parc du Petit Prince, will be lit up with illuminations, centered around a 7m-long Christmas tree. Also, from 17:00, the world of "The Little Prince" will be projected onto the Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Lémance using projection mapping. You can enjoy a romantic sight that makes you feel as if you have wandered into the story.

Event period: Friday, November 3, 2017 (national holiday) to Monday, January 8, 2018 (national holiday)
Time: 15:30-18:00 (Illumination)
17:00-18:00 (Projection mapping)
Location: French garden (inside the Little Prince Museum)

"Hakone Glass Forest Museum"

The Hakone Glass Forest Museum, located in Sengokuhara, is Japan's first museum specializing in Venetian glass.
The museum exhibits masterpieces of delicate and elegant Venetian glass from the 15th to 19th centuries.
The Venetian Glass Museum and glass works by contemporary artists are on display.
There is also the Contemporary Glass Museum, a museum shop, a restaurant,
This is a popular art museum that also has a glass experience workshop.

"Crystal Illumination - Christmas shining in the sunlight and wind"
The "Crystal Glass Tree" appears at the "Hakone Glass Forest Museum."
Approximately 150,000 crystal glass beads are attached to the two trees, one large and one small.
In the clear sunlight, it sparkles in seven different colors. At dusk, it is lit up.
It changes into a mystical beauty. You can see the different expressions depending on the time of day you visit.
Also starting with the Christmas season is the "Twilight Candles."
From around 4:00 p.m., the candle holders and lanterns set up in the garden are lit up.
You can enjoy the glass artwork and trees while enjoying the warmth of candlelight.

Event period: "Crystal Glass Tree"
Currently held - Scheduled for Monday, December 25, 2017
"Twilight Candle"
Currently being held ~ Monday, December 25, 2017 Time: From around 16:00
※Cancelled in case of rain

"The Hakone Open-Air Museum"

The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a museum where nature and sculpture come together. Many sculptures from the modern era to the present are in harmony with the beautiful scenery. There are various gardens on the vast grounds, and in addition to appreciating the sculptures, they are also popular for strolling while enjoying the scenery.

"Hakone Night at the Museum"
This event will see the outdoor exhibition space and outdoor sculptures of the Hakone Open-Air Museum lit up by artist Kyota Takahashi, who uses lighting and video. The sculptures will be lit up with lights of various colors. In addition, the lanterns available for free rental will have different colors depending on the area. This is an experience-based event, so children can also enjoy it. Kyota Takahashi is also scheduled to give an "Artist Talk" on January 7th.

Event period: "Hakone Night Museum"
Friday, December 1, 2017 - Monday, January 8, 2018
Time: 16:30-18:00
*The indoor exhibition hall and Ryokukage Square close at 17:00
Location: Circular Plaza, Main Building Area Outdoor Exhibition Area
Lantern rental location: Main building gallery (free)
Lantern rental times: 16:30-17:40
"Artist Talk"
Artist Talk for the Public
January 7, 2018 (Sun) Time: 17:00~

Night museums that can only be enjoyed in winter

What did you think? This is an event that can be enjoyed especially in the winter when the nights are long.
After taking in the views of Hakone, be sure to also visit the Night Museum.