Seasonal 150,000-Crystal Tree Arrives at Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, Japan From Nov 1

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Illumination begins at 4:00 PM. Event
Illumination begins at 4:00 PM.

Hakone Glass no Mori Museum in Hakone, Japan lights Abeete, a 10-meter crystal Christmas tree made from about 150,000 crystal-glass pieces, in its central garden starting November 1, 2026.

The display runs through January 11, 2027, with illumination from 4:00 p.m. On select Saturdays and during the Christmas period, the museum extends hours to 7:00 p.m. as part of the Crystal in the Night program.

The night program includes limited light meals and warm soup at the cafe and restaurant, while free Venetian mask and cape rentals are available from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is ¥1,800 for adults, ¥1,300 for high school and college students, and ¥600 for elementary and junior high school students.

About Hakone Glass no Mori Museum

Seasonal 150,000-Crystal Tree Arrives at Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, Japan From Nov 1

Abeete is about 6 meters wide and uses crystal glass pieces measuring 1.4 centimeters across. For the museum’s 30th anniversary, three floating fireworks installations, using about 22,000 additional crystal pieces, will accompany the tree. The display shifts from a colorful daytime glow in sunlight to a reflective night scene set against the forest and water.

Seasonal 150,000-Crystal Tree Arrives at Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, Japan From Nov 1
Seasonal 150,000-Crystal Tree Arrives at Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, Japan From Nov 1

Highlights

  • The Abeete Christmas tree stands about 10 meters tall and uses around 150,000 crystal-glass pieces.
  • Illumination begins at 4:00 p.m., letting visitors watch the display transition from day to night.
  • Three floating fireworks installations add roughly 22,000 crystal pieces to the anniversary presentation.
  • Crystal in the Night extends museum hours to 7:00 p.m. on 10 selected dates.
  • Free Venetian mask and cape rentals are available at the cafe and restaurant during the night program.
  • The museum’s 30th-anniversary exhibition features about 100 glass works and 22 reproduced paintings.
Special exhibition for the 30th anniversary: Painted Venetian Glass — Hakone Glass Forest Museum Collection. Using Painted Venetian Glass as a clue within Western paintings, the Hakone Glass Forest Museum presents many of its masterworks from a new perspective. Exhibition period: ongoing through January 11, 2027 (Mon–Holiday). Open daily during the period, 10:00–17:30 (last admission 30 minutes before closing). Venue: Hakone Glass Forest Museum, Venetian Glass Museum. Organizers: Hakone Glass Forest Museum and Mainichi Shimbun. Works: Glass works about 100; Reproduction paintings: 22.
Special exhibition for the 30th anniversary: Painted Venetian Glass — Hakone Glass Forest Museum Collection. Using Painted Venetian Glass as a clue within Western paintings, the Hakone Glass Forest Museum presents many of its masterworks from a new perspective. Exhibition period: ongoing through January 11, 2027 (Mon–Holiday). Open daily during the period, 10:00–17:30 (last admission 30 minutes before closing). Venue: Hakone Glass Forest Museum, Venetian Glass Museum. Organizers: Hakone Glass Forest Museum and Mainichi Shimbun. Works: Glass works about 100; Reproduction paintings: 22.

Menu & Event Details

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NameHakone Glass no Mori Museum
Menu / itemsAbeete crystal Christmas tree; limited light meals and warm soup; Venetian mask and cape rental; Painted Venetian Glass exhibition
PeriodAbeete: November 1, 2026 – January 11, 2027; Crystal in the Night: November 7, 14, 21 and 28; December 5, 12, 19, 23, 24 and 25, 2026; special hours 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. on event dates; exhibition through January 11, 2027
LocationHakone Glass no Mori Museum, Sengokuhara, Hakone
Address940-48 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Kanagawa
PriceAdults: ¥1,800 (tax included); high school and college students: ¥1,300 (tax included); elementary and junior high school students: ¥600 (tax included); mask and cape rental: free
Official websiteOfficial website

Before you buy

When can I see the Abeete crystal Christmas tree?
The tree is on display from November 1, 2026, through January 11, 2027, with illumination from 4:00 p.m.
How much is admission to Hakone Glass no Mori Museum?
Admission is ¥1,800 for adults, ¥1,300 for high school and college students, and ¥600 for elementary and junior high school students.
When does Crystal in the Night take place?
The extended-hours program runs on selected dates: November 7, 14, 21 and 28, and December 5, 12, 19, 23, 24 and 25, 2026. The museum remains open until 7:00 p.m. on these dates.

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