Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
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6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:12
Welcome to the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, also known as the 'Glass Forest' or 'Garasu-no-mori.' This is a place where the artisanal traditions of the Italian lagoon meet the misty, volcanic beauty of the Hakone highlands.…
Listen in the app2The Venetian Glass Museum Gallery2:03
We step now into the main gallery, which is housed in a building designed to resemble a medieval Venetian palazzo. The interior is dim and climate-controlled, allowing the spotlights to illuminate the true brilliance of the glass. …
Listen in the app3The Contemporary Glass Gallery — Seguso and Chihuly1:57
In stark contrast to the historical wing, the Contemporary Glass Gallery features works from the 20th and 21st centuries. Here, the focus shifts from intricate decoration to the exploration of form, light, and texture. …
Listen in the app4The Crystal Glass Garden and the Corridor of Light1:53
Stepping back outside, we find ourselves in the heart of the 'Glass Forest.' The garden is a unique collaboration between horticultural design and glass art. The most iconic feature is the 'Corridor of Light,' a 160-meter-long…
Listen in the app5Artisan Workshops and the Glass Craft Studio1:49
To truly appreciate the items in the galleries, one must understand the labor involved. The museum features a 'Glass Craft Studio' where visitors can observe professional glassblowers at work and even participate in workshops. …
Listen in the app6Closing1:35
As we conclude our journey through the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, we leave with a sense of the incredible versatility of this medium. We have seen glass as a functional vessel, a royal treasure, a modern sculpture, and an…
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What is Hakone Venetian Glass Museum?
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Total length | 11 min 29 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2662, 139.0175 |
| Last updated |
