Travel in Kanagawa · 神奈川県

HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY

HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY · 箱根町立郷土資料館

Explore Hakone’s history through the local museum’s exhibits. It is near Yumoto Station, so you can stop while exploring the station area or before heading to your hotel.

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Visitor information

Address

神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町湯本266

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Admission

Individual admission is ¥300 for regular visitors and ¥150 for elementary and junior high school students. Special and themed exhibitions may have separate prices.

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Opening hours

The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with last admission at 4:00 p.m.

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What to see at HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY · 箱根町立郷土資料館

Hakone’s History Exhibits in Yumoto

Explore exhibits introducing Hakone’s history. Visit alongside a walk around Yumoto when you want to learn more about the area.

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How to get to HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY · 箱根町立郷土資料館

Walk about 5 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station to the local history museum.

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Visit tips

Arriving in the Afternoon

Admission ends at 4:00 p.m. and the museum closes at 4:30 p.m. If you visit after stopping at your hotel, allow for travel between the station and hotel when planning your arrival.

Hakone local history museum admission, hours, and closures

Regular Closures and Exhibition Changes

The museum closes Wednesdays, except when Wednesday is a public holiday. It also closes on the last Monday of each month, or the following day if that Monday is a holiday. The museum closes December 28–January 4. Temporary closures for exhibition changes also occur, so check the dates of the exhibition you want to see.

Hakone local history museum admission, hours, and closures

Questions about HAKONE MUSEUM OF HISTORY · 箱根町立郷土資料館

Do I need another train from Yumoto to reach the history museum?

No. It is about a 5-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station. Unlike the Open-Air Museum, it does not require a mountain railway ride farther up.

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