Sumida Hokusai Museum
ArchitectureKanto(Tokyo)
Established: 2016Admission
¥400
Opening Hours
9:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
Kazuyo Sejima-designed museum in Sumida Ward dedicated to ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai.
The Sumida Hokusai Museum, designed by Kazuyo Sejima, celebrates the life and work of Katsushika Hokusai, who was born and spent most of his life in the Sumida ward of Tokyo. The striking aluminum-clad building houses a comprehensive collection of Hokusai's ukiyo-e woodblock prints, paintings, and sketches, including works from the iconic "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series featuring "The Great Wave."
Architect
Kazuyo Sejima
Highlights
Kazuyo Sejima-designed reflective aluminum facade; Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" prints; Life-size replica of Hokusai's studio; Rotating exhibitions from the permanent collection; Interactive digital displays of ukiyo-e techniques
Access
5-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line or Toei Oedo Line. Located near the Sumida River and Ryogoku Sumo district.