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Venetian glass museum, to open your heart and bring you to the old Venice.
The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum is located in the lush greenery of Hakone Sengokuhara. The compound consists of the Venetian Glass Museum, the Modern Glass Museum and the Glass Workshop. The garden overlooks Owakudani Valley. There is a lovely cafe/restaurant, and an interesting museum store.
Among the prominent works in the Venetian Glass Museum’s collection are elaborate "Lidded Goblet with Multi-colored Dotted Flowers" and the "Lace Glass Lidded Goblet," which both come from the 16th and 17th centuries, the golden age of Venetian glass. Also on exhibit is a historically significant piece called “Swaying in the Wind” created by Giuseppe Barovier. And the first Venetian Glass piece inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. Also on display is the collection of Egidio Costantini, who collaborated with 20th century artists to start a new genre of glass sculpture. Their exhibition offers an opportunity to learn the history of Venetian glass.
The Modern Glass Museum exhibits the sophisticated blown glass sculptures of contemporary glass sculptor Livio Seguso and the colorful glass spatial art of American glass artist Dale Chihuly.
As your creativity may be activated in the museums, you can try to make your own unique item at the Glass Workshop.
The beautiful garden with the view of Owakudani Valley
Lidded Goblet with Multi-colored Dotted Flowers, from the end of 16th or the beginning of 17th centuries
“Swaying in the Wind” by Giuseppe Barovier
You can try the sandblasting etching technique for designs on the glass surface
Buy some beautiful glassware at the museum store for your home use
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This dreamy European-style estate has outdoor glass art blended with nature. Inside, there are lots of exquisite glass artworks for sale—they're really beautiful! When you get tired from walking around, you can relax at the restaurant, have a drink, and listen to violin music. It really makes you feel surrounded by art.
Inside the Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, I was lucky enough to see Venetian glass that once fascinated European nobility. The elegant atmosphere made me feel like I was transported back to the aristocratic days of Rome.
The glass artworks inside are incredibly delicate and detailed. The insect section is especially impressive—all the little bugs are made from glass and look amazing.
The dreamy glass artworks blend beautifully with the garden. When the sun shines, everything looks stunning and it's such a pleasure to see.