Pola Museum

12 of 33 in Hakone

The POLA Museum of Art (ポーラ美術館, Pōla Bijutsukan), located in a forest of 300-year-old beech trees, offers a unique cultural experience. Opened in 2002, the museum showcases the extensive art collection of the late Suzuki Tsuneshi, founder of the POLA skincare brand. The museum, primarily built underground, blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings.

Featuring works by famous artists like Cezanne, Monet, Picasso, and Renoir, the museum presents a mix of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and glassware. It offers both rotating and permanent exhibitions, making it a perfect destination for art lovers.

Hours and Fees

Pola Museum

Getting there

The POLA Museum of Art is a short bus ride from Gora Station. Take a Hakone Tozan bus heading to Shissei Kaen and get off at the POLA Bijutsukan bus stop (15 minutes, 310 yen, 4-5 buses per hour, covered by the Hakone Free Pass).