The Museum of The Little Prince
The Museum of The Little Prince
“The Museum of The Little Prince” in Hakone is located in Hakonemachi, the western area of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is the only museum in the world featuring “The Little Prince” built in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Saint-Exupéry. The story is reproduced by the exhibitions related to Saint-Exupéry and European Garden featuring French cityscape in the early 20th century and seasonal flowers. At the exhibition hall, the life of Saint-Exupéry, divided into nine separate eras, is introduced. Invaluable references, including his favorite original pictures and handwriting drafts, are exhibited. The replication of his apartment in New York can be seen, where the work was born. Why don’t you think about the moment the work was born? The museum shop “Gookunosuzu” is one of the biggest shops that carries “The Little Prince” goods. Gardening items and European style miscellaneous goods can also be purchased there. Adjacent to the museum is a cute restaurant, called "Le Petit Prince", where you an enjoy casual French cuisine. In its neighborhood, there are you can immerse yourself in to art world at the “Venetian Glass Museum” and “Pola Museum of Art”.
Basic Information
〒250-0631 909 Sengokuhara Hakone-ｍachi Ashigarashimogun Kanagawa Prefecture
0460-86-3700
9:00 am - 6:00 pm（Last admission 5:00 pm）
Every second wednesday of the month (No holiday in March and August)
Adult：￥1,600 High school and College student, Senior (65 and older)：￥1,100 Junior High and Elementary school student：￥700
Access
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FromHakone Yumoto Station of Hakone Tozan Train
Hakone Tozan Bus Togen-dai route → Kawamukai/The Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone bus stop → (within a short walking distance from the bus stop)
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FromGora Station of Hakone Tozan Train
Hakone Tozan Bus Kankoshisetu Meguri bus/Shisseikaen route → Kawamukai/The Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone bus stop → (within a short walking distance from the bus stop)
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