The Hakone Open-Air Museum will host "Hakone Night Museum," an illumination event by designer Kyota Takahashi that makes use of the outdoor exhibition space and outdoor sculptures, from November 29th to January 5th, 2020.
Kyota Takahashi, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"
Gabriel Loard, "Symphony Sculpture that Brings Happiness"
Photo: Mito Murakami
Now in its third year, "Hakone Night Museum" is held from the start of the Christmas countdown through to the new year. Enjoy a "special artistic light-up" experience exclusive to the Hakone Open-Air Museum, created by artist Kyota Takahashi, who explores the possibilities of light through skillful manipulation of lighting and video.
Kyoda Takahashi "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"
Photo: Mito Murakami
At the venue, participants can borrow a free lantern and explore the nighttime sculpture garden. The light of the lantern changes in response to the lighting colors of the sculptures and scenery they encounter, and the participants' movements create a night view, creating a mysterious experience that feels like drawing a light drawing on the outdoor exhibition space at night.
In addition, Takahashi's illumination, which previously only covered the outdoor exhibition area in the main building, has been expanded to include Ryokukage Plaza this time. The area that can be roamed has also been expanded, so even those who experienced it last year or the year before are sure to find something new.
Takahashi Kyota, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"
Gabriel Loard, "Symphony Sculpture Bringing Happiness"
Photo: Mito Murakami
The "Symphony Sculpture Bringing Happiness," a photogenic spot that has been a hot topic on social media and in TV commercials, will also be lit up. During the day, when natural light pours in, you can see it from inside the tower, and after dark, the tower is enveloped in light from the outside, creating a breathtakingly beautiful world of light both day and night. In addition, with the addition of music by Toru Yamanaka, you can enjoy a collaboration of light and music.
In addition, the Picasso Pavilion, which was renovated and reopened in July, will be open until 6pm to coincide with this event.
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Why not enjoy the art of light unfolding in the mountains of Hakone?
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Kyota Takahashi, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"Gabriel Loard, "Symphony Sculpture that Brings Happiness"
Photo: Mito Murakami
Now in its third year, "Hakone Night Museum" is held from the start of the Christmas countdown through to the new year. Enjoy a "special artistic light-up" experience exclusive to the Hakone Open-Air Museum, created by artist Kyota Takahashi, who explores the possibilities of light through skillful manipulation of lighting and video.
Kyoda Takahashi "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"Photo: Mito Murakami
At the venue, participants can borrow a free lantern and explore the nighttime sculpture garden. The light of the lantern changes in response to the lighting colors of the sculptures and scenery they encounter, and the participants' movements create a night view, creating a mysterious experience that feels like drawing a light drawing on the outdoor exhibition space at night.
In addition, Takahashi's illumination, which previously only covered the outdoor exhibition area in the main building, has been expanded to include Ryokukage Plaza this time. The area that can be roamed has also been expanded, so even those who experienced it last year or the year before are sure to find something new.
Takahashi Kyota, "Glow with Night Garden Project in Hakone"Gabriel Loard, "Symphony Sculpture Bringing Happiness"
Photo: Mito Murakami
The "Symphony Sculpture Bringing Happiness," a photogenic spot that has been a hot topic on social media and in TV commercials, will also be lit up. During the day, when natural light pours in, you can see it from inside the tower, and after dark, the tower is enveloped in light from the outside, creating a breathtakingly beautiful world of light both day and night. In addition, with the addition of music by Toru Yamanaka, you can enjoy a collaboration of light and music.
In addition, the Picasso Pavilion, which was renovated and reopened in July, will be open until 6pm to coincide with this event.
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Why not enjoy the art of light unfolding in the mountains of Hakone?
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【Event Information】
Hakone Night Museum
Dates: November 29th - January 5th, 2020
Venue: Hakone Open-Air Museum Circular Plaza, Main Building Outdoor Exhibition Area, Ryokusha Plaza
Address: 1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Lighting Hours: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (The Main Building Gallery Mezzanine and 2nd Floors and some outdoor exhibition areas close at 5:00 PM. Entry is until 5:15 PM. The Picasso Gallery is open until 6:00 PM.)
Lantern Rental Locations: Hakone Open-Air Museum Main Building Gallery 1st Floor, Ryokusha Gallery 1st Floor (Rentals are free)
Lantern Rental Hours: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (Returns accepted until 6:00 PM)
Price: 1,600 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for university and high school students, 800 yen for junior high and elementary school students. *The regular admission fee includes the opportunity to experience the illuminations. Every Saturday is a family discount day (up to five elementary and junior high school students per parent are admitted free of charge).
Hakone Night Museum
Dates: November 29th - January 5th, 2020
Venue: Hakone Open-Air Museum Circular Plaza, Main Building Outdoor Exhibition Area, Ryokusha Plaza
Address: 1121 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Lighting Hours: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (The Main Building Gallery Mezzanine and 2nd Floors and some outdoor exhibition areas close at 5:00 PM. Entry is until 5:15 PM. The Picasso Gallery is open until 6:00 PM.)
Lantern Rental Locations: Hakone Open-Air Museum Main Building Gallery 1st Floor, Ryokusha Gallery 1st Floor (Rentals are free)
Lantern Rental Hours: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (Returns accepted until 6:00 PM)
Price: 1,600 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for university and high school students, 800 yen for junior high and elementary school students. *The regular admission fee includes the opportunity to experience the illuminations. Every Saturday is a family discount day (up to five elementary and junior high school students per parent are admitted free of charge).
