This is a tour of the Goura area known as a cottage district with onsen. Walk through the natural highland of Sengokuhara and then take your time on the tour of the art museum. You will visit the Pola Museum of Art which boasts a collection of famous works from Japan and abroad and the Hakone Open-Air Museum where you can enjoy outdoor sculptures amid the natural background of Goura.
Day 1
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9:00 AM
Hakone Botanical Garden of WetlandsA garden with around 1700 types of wetland flora where you can enjoy the mix of plants gathered from within the country and beyond and the nature of Sengokuhara.
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10:00 AM
SengokubaraHike through this highland of Japanese pampas grass near the 700m point on the southern foot of Mt. Ashigara. The peak time to see the fields of pampas grass is from September to November when the golden tips of the grass are beautiful.
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11:00 AM
Pola Museum of ArtIn addition to the paintings of foreign artists including Monet, Renoir and Picasso, the museum also has a collection of Japanese art. Following a tour of this art, have lunch at the museum restaurant.
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13:30 PM
Hakone Gora ParkFirst opened in 1914, this is a park with over a century of history. In the French-style garden that has been built over a wide area, you can enjoy flowers throughout the year including April cherry and May roses. There are Christmas trees in winter with illumination adorning the garden.
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14:30 PM
The Hakone Open-Air MuseumNumerous sculptures are displayed over a wide area within the mountains of Hakone. This is a museum where you can admire art and nature at your leisure. Beginning with the outdoor display of Henry Moore, you can also view the Picasso collection indoors.
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16:30 PM
Goura OnsenKnown as the“Waters of 5 Pastel Colors”, you can fully enjoy the hot spring with different qualities and effects depending on the colors. There are also plenty of onsen facilities for day visits so that you can easily enjoy a soak without needing to stay overnight.
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