Things to do in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Art Museums

September 24, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県, Kanagawa-ken) is a prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan. The capital of the prefecture is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Kanagawa Prefecture is home to Kamakura and Hakone, two highly popular side trip destinations from Tokyo.
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1. The Hakone Open-Air Museum

1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0493 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-82-1161 http://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,729 reviews

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Art blends with nature at this huge outdoor sculpture park, where works by both Japanese and Western artists are framed by trees, grass and mountains.

Reviewed By rodrigolaniado - Shanghai, China

It was truly amazing It was my first open air museum and won’t be the last The sculptures are incredible and go perfectly with the impecable gardens Also you have plenty Picasso art which gives a good contrast with the outside exposures

2. Hakone Museum of Art

1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-82-2623 http://www.moaart.or.jp/hakone/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Hakone Museum of Art

Reviewed By venividivice - Ko Samui, Thailand

For many people, the attraction here will largely lie in the exceptionally beautiful gardens. Part of them consist of a shady moss-covered area and part of a more formal display of Japanese shrubs and trees. The whole thing amounts to what I think is the best small garden I have ever visited in Japan. We were there on an overcast day in late May, but I would imagine it would be gorgeous whatever time you visit - autumn especially of course. The museum itself provides a relatively small exhibition of Japanese artefacts that will likely only turn on an expert or aficionado of historically important porcelain and ceramics. For the layman, not much of stunning beauty or interest. Free parking is available across the street, and you can get a discounted joint ticket for the museum/grounds plus Gora Park nearby (also worth a visit)

3. Pola Museum of Art

1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-84-2111 http://www.polamuseum.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 785 reviews

Pola Museum of Art

Reviewed By yshargal - Haifa, Israel

The building itself is worth a visit. This is not meant to detract from the interesting, worthwhile exposition of modern art. You can actually walk to it from Gora train station. Don’t miss

4. Yokosuka Museum of Art

4-1 Kamoi, Yokosuka 239-0813 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 46-845-1211 http://www.yokosuka-moa.jp/
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4.5 based on 192 reviews

Yokosuka Museum of Art

Reviewed By laceynewmexico - Galveston Island, United States

The Art museum focuses on contemporary art in Japan. This includes artists of new and old. Allow about two hours to see everything that the museum offers. Wear walking shoes because the art work is displayed in several buildings. The harbor is directly across from the museum. A small restaurant at the museum allows one to enjoy a cup of tea while viewing the harbor. If you are coming from downtown, take bus number 24. It gets you very close to the museum.

5. Taro Okamoto Museum of Art

7-1-5 Masugata, Tama-Ku, Kawasaki 214-0032 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 44-900-9898 http://www.taromuseum.jp/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Taro Okamoto Museum of Art

6. Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art

1178-1 Manaduru, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 259-0201 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 465-68-1128 http://nakagawamuseum.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art

7. Okada Museum of Art

493-1 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0406 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 460-87-3931 [email protected] http://www.okada-museum.com/
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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Okada Museum of Art

The Okada Museum of Art opened in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 2013. Okada Museum of Art displays approximately 450 artworks. Japan’s leading artists including Katsushika Hokusai, Kitagawa Utamaro, Tawaraya Sotatsu, and Ito Jakuchu,all have their artwork on display here so this museum is definitely a must-see. In front of the mural “Wind/Time” depicting the Wind God and Thunder God are footbaths with constantly flowing 100% natural hot spring water (No hydrolysis-warming). This alkaline hot spring water is perfect for relaxing after enjoying the Museum. A restaurant is also located on the grounds, making this an art museum you can enjoy your entire day in.

Reviewed By mazalea2012 - Raleigh, United States

The collection at this private museum outside of Hakone is a marvel. Each successive room filled with beautiful screens, exquisite pottery and vases, sculpture, bowls and textiles is unsurpassed. We could have spent more time there because of the many well curated treasures here.

8. Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum

2-2-2 Tsujidokandai 7f, Fujisawa 251-0041 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 466-33-0111 http://fujisawa-ukiyoekan.net
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum

9. Enoura Observatory

362-1 Enoura, Odawara 250-0025 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 465-42-9170 http://Odawara-af.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Enoura Observatory

10. Okutsu Kunimichi Museum

1758 Soya, Hadano 257-0031 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 463-26-7312
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Okutsu Kunimichi Museum

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