The Sumida Hokusai Museum (すみだ北斎美術館) is an art museum located in Sumida ward, Tokyo, Japan. The museum is dedicated to the works of the famous Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai, who is best known for his ukiyo-e prints, including the famous “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.”
The museum’s permanent collection features over 1,800 works by Hokusai, including prints, paintings, and drawings. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring works by other artists, as well as special exhibitions focusing on different aspects of Hokusai’s life and art.
One of the highlights of the museum is the recreation of Hokusai’s studio, where visitors can see how the artist worked and learn more about his creative process. The museum also offers guided tours and educational programs, where visitors can learn more about Hokusai’s art and the history of ukiyo-e prints.
Getting there
From Tokyo Station to The Sumida Hokusai Museum:
| Train | Tokyo Station ↓ Keihin-Tohoku Line ↓ 4 minutes (2 stops) Akihabara Station ↓ Chuo-Sobu Line ↓ 4 minutes (2 stops) Ryogoku Station ↓ Walk about 10 minutes ↓ The Sumida Hokusai Museum (Cost 170 yen) |
Details
| Hours | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Reception closes 30 minutes before closing time. Closed on Mondays. |
| Admission | Adults: 400 yen High school and university students: 300 yen Age 65 and above: 300 yen |
| Phone | +81 3-6658-8936 |
| Address | 2 Chome-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0014 |
