Japanese title: クリスタル・ツリー「アベーテ」2026-2027（箱根ガラスの森美術館）

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Good to know

A 10-meter Christmas tree made of about 150,000 crystal glass beads that sparkles in daylight and is lit up at dusk; open until 19:00 on ten special night days.

Dates

Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 11 (Mon)

Time

10:00–17:30

Price

Museum admission required (see official page for prices)

Venue

Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, garden

Nearest station

Gora Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

About this event

This Christmas tree uses no light bulbs: it sparkles with about 150,000 pieces of crystal glass. Standing about 10 m tall in the center of the garden, Abete catches sunlight and wind by day and is lit up from late afternoon. The glass was once split between two trees; since last winter it has been gathered into one. For the museum's 30th anniversary, the special Crystal in the Night opening runs on just ten evenings.

Highlights

• The look changes from day to dusk; lighting starts at 4 pm, so arrive in daylight and stay for the change
• When the wind blows, the glass sways and scatters light in a way no LED display can
• On Crystal in the Night evenings, Venetian masks and capes can be borrowed from 5 to 6:30 pm
• Night-opening days add limited dishes and soup, and same-day re-entry is allowed

Good for

Travelers staying in Hakone, photographers, and anyone wanting a Christmas tree that is not just LEDs

Good to know

• The garden is outdoors, and Hakone evenings are much colder than Tokyo
• Late opening is only on the ten Crystal in the Night dates; on other days last entry is 5 pm
• There is a paid lot (150 cars) next door and a free lot a 5-minute walk away

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Gora

1.3 km, about 21 min on foot

From Hakone-Yumoto

7.2 km, about 30 min by train

From Shin-Matsuda

12.9 km, about 40 min by train

From Ninomiya

20.5 km, about 60 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Introduction to Winter Hiking: Guided Mount Kintoki TrekMeet at Kintoki Jinja Iriguchi bus stop; finish at Sengoku bus stop (Hakone-Yumoto Sta.) · 2.4 km, about 15 min by train from here · Dec 19 (Sat)
• Organ Journey Around Kanagawa in Ninomiya: Eriko Kuribayashi and Keiko Nakata Christmas ConcertNinomiya Lifelong Learning Center Radian (Ninomiya Sta.) · 20.5 km, about 60 min by train from here · Dec 24 (Thu)
• Guided West Tanzawa Trek: Mount Omuro to Mount Kanyudo along the Kosho Border RidgeMeet and finish at Nishitanzawa Visitor Center bus stop (Shin-Matsuda Sta.) · 20.5 km, about 60 min by train from here · Dec 3 (Thu)
• Christmas Afternoon Tea (Oiso Prince Hotel, S.DINING)Oiso Prince Hotel Spa Building 1F, S.DINING (Oiso Sta.) · 24.1 km, about 70 min by train from here · Nov 24 (Tue) – Dec 18 (Fri)
• Oiso Joyama Park Maple Light-up 2026Kanagawa Prefectural Oiso Joyama Park (Oiso Sta.) · 24.7 km, about 70 min by train from here · Nov 27 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)
• Oyama Autumn Foliage Light-up 2026 (Oyama-dera & Afuri Shrine Shimosha)Oyama-dera Temple & Oyama Afuri Shrine Shimosha (Isehara) (Isehara Sta.) · 26.3 km, about 75 min by train from here · Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

What is Crystal Tree "Abete" 2026-2027 (Hakone Glass no Mori Museum)?

This Christmas tree uses no light bulbs: it sparkles with about 150,000 pieces of crystal glass. Standing about 10 m tall in the center of the garden, Abete catches sunlight and wind by day and is lit up from late afternoon. The glass was once split between two trees; since last winter it has been gathered into one. For the museum's 30th anniversary, the special Crystal in the Night opening runs on just ten evenings.

When is Crystal Tree "Abete" 2026-2027 (Hakone Glass no Mori Museum)?

Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 11 (Mon)

What are the opening hours of Crystal Tree "Abete" 2026-2027 (Hakone Glass no Mori Museum)?

10:00–17:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Crystal Tree "Abete" 2026-2027 (Hakone Glass no Mori Museum) cost?

Museum admission required (see official page for prices)

Where is Crystal Tree "Abete" 2026-2027 (Hakone Glass no Mori Museum) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Hakone Glass no Mori Museum, garden. The nearest station is Gora Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 13, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.