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Lalique Museum Hakone

This is a museum showcasing the beautiful works of Rene Lalique, a French jewelry and glass artist.

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This is a museum dedicated to the work of Rene Lalique, a French decorative artist. During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, Lalique created beautiful jewelry and decorative arts in his 20s through 40s, and glassworks in his 50s and later. His delicate jewelry and glass art, with motifs such as birds, flowers, and women, demonstrate his outstanding technical skills and rich sensitivity.

There is a cafe, a store and a garden on the premises. At the spacious “CAFE RESTAURANT LYS” by the lawn, you can enjoy casual French cuisine while feeling the nature of each season. The lunch plate is especially recommended as it comes with both fish and meat.

The museum store sells original goods that can only be found here, ranging from about 100 different types of postcards to picture books and special exhibition goods.

There is also a display of a train on which Lalique designed the interior decor. Inside this Orient Express’ salon car that actually used to run in Europe, you can enjoy a luxurious teatime while admiring Lalique’s beautiful decorations up close. (Limited capacity; Same-day reservation required; 2,200 yen per person) Enjoy a luxurious time in the atmosphere reminiscent of a first-class hotel lounge.

Highlights

  • This museum features a collection of Rene Lalique’s exquisite jewelry art.
  • It has a cafe where you can enjoy lunch while looking at the greenery, as well as a store with a wide variety of original goods.
  • There is a display of the actual train made in 1929, for which Lalique designed the interior decor.

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  • The area with vases in the exhibition room has a mystical atmosphere.

    The area with vases in the exhibition room has a mystical atmosphere.

  • One of Lalique’s masterpieces, the brooch “Butterfly Nymph” (c. 1897-1899)

    One of Lalique’s masterpieces, the brooch “Butterfly Nymph” (c. 1897-1899)

  • “CAFE RESTAURANT LYS” is showered in sunlight

    “CAFE RESTAURANT LYS” is showered in sunlight

  • The museum shop “PASSAGE” with various original goods

    The museum shop “PASSAGE” with various original goods

  • The visit to the Orient Express costs 2,200 yen per person (tea set included). Please check the official website for the tour schedule.

    The visit to the Orient Express costs 2,200 yen per person (tea set included). Please check the official website for the tour schedule.

  • Let’s take a closer look at the luxurious and lavish salon car

    Let’s take a closer look at the luxurious and lavish salon car

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Details

Name in Japanese
箱根ラリック美術館
Postal Code
250-0631
Address
186-1 Sengokuhara, Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa
Telephone
0460-84-2255
Closed
Open every day (Might be temporarily closed for the preparation of new exhibitions)
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm(Entry allowed until 4:30pm)
*Business hours and days are subject to change. Please check the website for details.
Admission
Adults: 1,500 yen, College/High school students and ages 65 and up 1,300 yen, Middle and Elementary school students: 800 yen
Directions
1) Take the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Kojiri/Togendai for 30 minutes from the Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone-Yumoto Station to the Sengoku Information Center Bus Stop, then walk about 1 minute.
2) About a 20-min drive from Gotemba Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.
Credit Cards
Accepted only in the restaurant and shop (Visa, MasterCard, JCB)
Official Website
Official Website (English)