The museum building was constructed on the former site of the Hakone Kowakien Hotel.
The 12-meter exterior mural by Nihonga painter Fukui Kotaro is composed of 640 metal panels.
The museum is entirely shoe-free, requiring visitors to secure footwear in lockers before entry to protect the floors.
A free footbath on the grounds is fed by the same geothermal springs common to the Hakone Kowakidani region.
The museum features a rare, dedicated exhibit space for historical Japanese, Chinese, and Korean ceramics spanning several millennia.
Security protocols are exceptionally strict, prohibiting all electronic devices, including smartphones, inside the gallery areas.
The facility was established by Kazuo Okada, the founder of Universal Entertainment Corporation.
The Okada Museum of Art is a five-story facility in Hakone featuring a massive 12-meter-tall by 30-meter-wide mural titled 'Wind Gods and Thunder Gods' on its exterior facade. The collection houses approximately 450 items, focusing on Japanese, Chinese, and Korean fine art spanning from ancient times to the modern era. It is situated within a woodland park that includes a traditional Japanese-style garden, footbaths fed by natural hot springs, and a teahouse. The museum utilizes sophisticated climate control systems to maintain optimal conditions for delicate lacquerware, ceramics, and silk paintings. Visitors traverse a facility designed to emphasize a connection between the interior gallery spaces and the surrounding mountain landscape. The museum is currently fully operational as of July 2026.
The exterior front facade, which features the large-scale 'Wind Gods and Thunder Gods' mural.
Lockers are provided for all bags and cameras; bring a 100-yen coin for the locker deposit which is returned after use.
Spend time in the private garden area after visiting the galleries to view the seasonal flora.
Check the footbath before entering the museum; it is a popular way to relax after walking the garden trails.
Attempting to bring cameras or phones into the exhibition halls, as they must be checked in lockers.
Closed on certain days of the week; verify current closure days before departure.
Strict no-photography policy inside; all bags and recording devices must be stored in provided lockers; shoes must be removed at the entrance.
