Tokyo to the MOA and Hakone Open-Air Museum Private day trip

Atami’s celebrated museum unites classical Japanese art with spectacular gardens and ocean panoramas.

Main attractions

• National Treasure artworks including the famous Red and White Plum Blossoms folding screen by Ogata Korin
• A dramatic entrance hall with a long tunnel and escalator leading to panoramic views of Sagami Bay
• Traditional Japanese gardens, tea houses, and seasonal cherry blossoms across the hillside grounds
• Galleries displaying ceramics, calligraphy, lacquerware, and classical painting from Japan and East Asia

What to eat

• Enjoy a break at one of the museum’s six dining spots, where you’ll find Japanese lunch plates, noodles, sweets, and drinks including tea and coffee.

Take Note

• Tickets are not included but can be purchased ahead of time online https://www.e-tix.jp/moaart/en/

Discover world-class sculpture set among gardens, hills, and views of the Hakone mountains.

Main attractions

• Japan’s first open-air museum, founded in 1969 featuring works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and other masters
• The Picasso Pavilion, housing one of Japan’s largest collections of Pablo Picasso’s works
• The vibrant Symphonic Sculpture tower with a spiral staircase and stained glass interior
• Peaceful walking paths connecting sculptures, gardens, and exhibition halls

What to eat

• Light meals and snacks available at the museum café

Take Note

• Plan time to explore slowly—there are many sculptures spread across the large grounds
• Buying tickets ahead of time can eliminate the long waits of the busy peak season https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/en/webticket/