Upon entry into the grounds, you are whisked down an escalator to the museum “floor.” From here you get an appreciation of the surrounding mountains as well as the expansive grounds on which the museum sits. Armed with a handy English map available at the front gate, the best idea is to head immediately right into the first building to a non-descript desk with an attendant and rent a digital “tour guide.” You will be expected to lay down ¥1000 (of which you will get ¥500 back when you return the device). This is a handy item for learning about the numerous structures within the grounds. To learn about each sculpture, simply choose a language on the interactive map, then point to the sculpture on the map and the recording will tell you all you need to know about the particular sculpture that you are viewing.