Events & things to do in Hakone in August 2026

Ended Mar 18 (Wed) – Sep 7 (Mon) 10:00-17:00

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Photo Museum (箱根写真美術館)

90th Anniversary of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Designation: Collection of Hakone Photo Museum - Koosui Yamada and Japan's National Parks

An exhibition of works by Koosui Yamada will be held at the Hakone Photo Museum.

💴 Paid

Now on Mar 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun) 9:00〜16:00

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Lalique Museum (箱根ラリック美術館)

Cultural Exchange of 'Kawaii' Between Japan and France as Seen Through René Lalique

This exhibition allows you to enjoy the 'kawaii' culture of Japan and France through the works of René Lalique.

💴 Paid

Now on Mar 20 (Fri) – Nov 30 (Mon) 9：00〜17：00

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Wetland Botanical Garden Management Building 1st Floor, Exhibition Room

Special Exhibition: 50 Years of Hakone Wetland Botanical Garden

A special exhibition is being held at the Hakone Wetland Botanical Garden (箱根湿生花園) to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Ended Apr 2 (Thu) – Aug 31 (Mon)

体験・ツアー 📍 Ashinoko (芦ノ湖)

Oshi no Ko × Ashinoko Collaboration Event

Enjoy a special adventure on the Hakone Pirate Ship.

Now on Apr 19 (Sun) – Nov 1 (Sun)

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Open-Air Museum (箱根彫刻の森美術館)

Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin" Installation Exhibition

An exhibition featuring Yayoi Kusama's works is currently being held at the Hakone Open-Air Museum.

Now on Jun 14 (Sun) – Dec 6 (Sun) 09:00〜17:00

美術館・展示 📍 Okada Museum of Art (岡田美術館)

Special Exhibition: "Shimmering Japanese Art in Gold, Silver, and Mica"

A special exhibition will be held at the Okada Museum of Art. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy artworks from the Heian period to the present day.

💴 Paid

Now on Jun 17, 2026 (Wed) – Apr 7, 2027 (Wed)

美術館・展示 📍 Pola Museum of Art (ポーラ美術館)

Cézanne: The Legend Exhibition

The Pola Museum of Art will host 'Cézanne: The Legend'.

Now on Jun 17, 2026 (Wed) – Apr 7, 2027 (Wed)

美術館・展示 📍 Pola Museum of Art (ポーラ美術館)

New Perspectives: Monet and 21st Century Art

A special exhibition will be held at the Pola Museum of Art to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Monet's death.

Ended Jul 1 (Wed) – Aug 31 (Mon)

体験・ツアー 📍 Hakone Garden (箱根園) Secondary source

Hakone Garden 70th Anniversary Summer Event: Real Mystery Solving Game

Enjoy a summer real mystery-solving game at Hakone Garden.

Ended Jul 1 (Wed) – Aug 31 (Mon)

体験・ツアー 📍 Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Secondary source

Memorable Summer Experience at Hakone Kowakien

Enjoy a special summer experience highlighting Okinawan culture at Hakone Kowakien.

Now on Jul 16 (Thu) – Nov 11 (Wed) 9:00～17:00

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum (箱根・芦ノ湖成川美術館) Secondary source

Expressions of Flowers: Toshihiko Maemoto Exhibition - Blooming Dreams of Flowers

An exhibition by Toshihiko Maemoto held at the Hakone Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum.

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 18 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon)

美術館・展示 📍 Okada Museum (岡田美術館) Secondary source

Okada Museum Summer Event 2026

A summer event packed with art experiences for parents and children to enjoy.

🆓 Free

Ended Jul 18 (Sat) – Aug 31 (Mon) 9:00～17:00

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Wetlands Botanical Garden Exhibition Hall and Surroundings

World Carnivorous Plant Exhibition

A special exhibition featuring around 700 specimens of 100 species of carnivorous plants.

Now on Jul 18 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun) 平日10:00～18:00、土日祝9:00～19:00

体験・ツアー 📍 Yunesson

Demon Slayer × Yunesson Hakone Onsen Tale ~The Rest of the Wisteria~

A hot spring event in collaboration with "Demon Slayer" will be held.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 18, 2026 (Sat) – Jan 11, 2027 (Mon)

美術館・展示 📍 Hakone Glass no Mori Museum (箱根ガラスの森美術館)

30th Anniversary Special Exhibition: "Venetian Glass Depicted"

A special exhibition held at the Hakone Glass no Mori Museum.

Ended Aug 29 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Ashinoko Ashinoyu

Summer Children's Festival

The Summer Children's Festival will be held. It's an event that families can enjoy.

🧒 Kid-friendly