1. Wow, Hokusai! See, Examine, and Discover Ukiyo-e
    Photo: Sumida Hokusai Museum
  2. Wow, Hokusai! See, Examine, and Discover Ukiyo-e
    Photo: Sumida Hokusai Museum
  3. Wow, Hokusai! See, Examine, and Discover Ukiyo-e
    Photo: Sumida Hokusai Museum

Wow, Hokusai! See, Examine, and Discover Ukiyo-e

  • Art
  • The Sumida Hokusai Museum, Ryogoku
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Time Out says

Ukiyo-e superstar Katsushika Hokusai’s legacy continues to ripple through and beyond the art world even today, centuries after his death – the meme-ification of Under the Wave off Kanagawa being only the most obvious example. But what makes Hokusai a standout among the many Edo-period (1603–1867) masters who captured the lives, dreams and landscapes of the city?

This summer, the Sumida Hokusai Museum invites visitors to explore answers to that very question through an interactive exhibition highlighting the craftsmanship of Hokusai and his disciples. ‘Wow, Hokusai!’ encourages close observation, helping viewers notice shared motifs, subtle differences and clever compositional techniques across the artist’s oeuvre.

The show zooms in on key elements in Hokusai’s work – from thunderous skies to bustling riverbanks, from swirling waves to architectural wonders – to provoke moments of discovery. As such, it offers a vivid introduction to ukiyo-e and an intimate look into Hokusai’s genius.

Details

Address
The Sumida Hokusai Museum
2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Ryogoku Station (Sobu, Oedo lines)
Price:
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
Opening hours:
9.30am-5.30pm, closed Mon (except Jul 21 & Aug 11), Jul 22 & Aug 12

Dates and times

The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
The Sumida Hokusai Museum 09:30
¥1,000, college and high school students ¥700, junior high school students ¥300
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