LALIQUE MUSEUM, HAKONE

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It is the oldest museum in Hakone, and exhibits mainly Japanese "pottery" from the Jomon period to the Edo period, including pots and jars of Rokko kettles made in the Kamakura and Muromachi periods (a sister museum has also opened in Atami City). In addition, "Shinsenkyo," which was registered as a national monument (related to scenic spots) in 2013, has approximately 130 kinds of mosses and 200 maple trees, and is highly valued for its cultural value, as well as its seasonal scenery.

Hakone Shrine is located on the shore of Lake Ashi. Since ancient times, the shrine has been revered as Kanto's chief guardian deity, Hakone Daigongen, and is believed to be a god of luck and good fortune, and is highly virtuous in the areas of good luck and bad luck removal, fulfillment of one's desire (protection of victory), and traffic safety. Later, it became a major power spot revered by many people as a place to pray for easy childbirth and family safety. Kuzuryu Shrine, famous as the god of money and relationships, is a branch of Hakone Shrine.

Located in the rich greenery of Hakone Sengokuhara, this is Japan's first museum dedicated to Venetian glass. Approximately 100 masterpieces of Venetian glass, which captivated European nobility in the Middle Ages, are on display. Visitors can enjoy the exquisite and delicate beauty created with exceptional craftsmanship.

Nicolai Bergmann Hakone Gardens is where Nicolai Bergmann and his team have produced everything from the very beginning with the utmost respect to the great nature of this land. Influenced by the unique nature of Hakone, the floral art installations, flower plantations and potted greens constantly change and move around the garden. They welcome visitors to enjoy the different features of the garden amongst the ever changing backdrop of Hakone’s nature.

Nicolai Bergmann Hakone Gardens is a unique place where Nicolai’s designs are incorporated into nature, connecting people with the beautiful land.

Opened in October 2013 on the site of a former Meiji-era hotel called Kaika-tei, this museum showcases approximately 450 artworks, primarily from Japan and other Eastern countries. The museum houses Japanese painting, Oriental ceramics, Asian lacquerware, Chinese metalwork as well as Religious art. A footbath café with 100% free-flowing spring water from the spring offers visitors a chance to view a huge, paneled mural "Wind/TIme" (depicting a Wind God and Thunder God) that measures 12 m in length and 30 m in width. With five floors and an exhibition area of approximately 5,000 m², the Okada Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in Hakone, where many museums are located.

Opened in September 2002, the POLA Museum of Art embodies the concept of "symbiosis between nature and art in Hakone." With a collection of approximately 9,500 works, it showcases renowned Western paintings from the 19^th to 20^th centuries by artists such as Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Chagall, and Picasso. The museum also features a diverse array of Japanese Western-style paintings, traditional Japanese paintings, Oriental porcelain, modern ceramics, glass crafts, and cosmetic tools. In July 2013, a promenade was inaugurated, offering visitors a tranquil experience amid the lush surroundings of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, accompanied by the melodic chirping of birds.

The pampas grass that spreads across the foot of Mount Daigatake is lush and green in August, and at its best in autumn. This beautiful golden world, selected as one of the 50 best scenic spots in Kanagawa, attracts many tourists every year.