What other travelers are saying about Hakone Glass no Mori Venetian Glass Museum
Beautiful museum! Lovely installations in the outdoors that play with the natural sunlight, and plenty of beautiful art pieces on display indoors. I went in December so there was a big winter tree that started to shine beautifully with the natural sunlight as the sun started to set. There is a good Italian cafe, too, and at that time there was live music performance by musicians from Italy. Worth a visit for anyone into Italian art, as the whole place felt like a slice of Italy in the woods of Japan with an astonishing view of mountains and hot springs. That said, I think it's best to visit during spring or autumn time instead of December as the lack of natural flowers and greenery was apparent in some exhibition areas.
The museum strives to be accessible to all visitors. It has ramps and elevators to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. For specific accessibility needs, it's recommended to contact the museum directly prior to your visit.
The museum is accessible by various modes of transportation. From Hakone-Yumoto Station, you can take a bus bound for Togendai and get off at the Venetian Glass Museum bus stop.
Yes, the Hakone Glass no Mori Venetian Glass Museum has a parking lot available for visitors. Parking is typically free for museum guests.
📍 Hakone Venetian Glass Museum (Glass Forest)
箱根ガラスの森美術館 @ Hakone, Japan 🇯🇵
Visited on 20 November 2025 at 4pm.
The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum features beautiful Venetian glass set among a charming garden. The outdoor Glass Forest ✨ sparkled in the soft evening light, and the glowing glass Christmas tree 🎄 added a magical festive touch. The surrounding autumn leaves 🍁 created a stunning contrast with the shimmering glass, making the garden feel warm, colorful, and enchanting.
Inside, the museum displays delicate Venetian glass pieces and elegant artworks inspired by classic Italian craftsmanship. The crystal arches and pathways offer peaceful, fairy-tale scenery perfect for photos.
A sparkling and romantic Hakone spot — Venetian glass, autumn leaves, and a glowing Christmas tree. ✨🍁🎄🏛️
An adventurous bus ride from Hakone into the hills. The entry fee is 1800 yen. Some amazing pieces in the collection. Many nice images to take on a sunny day. The shop there is large and a cool Eki stamp as you enter. Well worth the journey.
A beautiful little place with an Italian flair and wonderful glass creations throughout. A small museum, gift shop and a few different restaurant choices to eat. We had lunch in the Italian restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by live Italian music being performed.
One of the best museums I’ve been to! Not only is the fall foliage looks amazing, the glass exhibits are also incredible. We also got to enjoy a wonderful live concert!
