SUMIDA HOKUSAI MUSEUM

Katsuki Hokusai is a world renowned Japanese artist who is famous for his 36 views of Mt. Fuji ukiyo-e paintings. You might recognize some of his paintings such as the Great Wave of Kanagawa which is arguably one of his most popular works. He was born in present day Sumida Ward, Tokyo where he spent much of his life. To honor him and his work, this museum was built in 2016 where you can learn about his life and his relationship to Sumida through high definition, life size replicas of his art.

Entrance fee: 400 Yen for adults, 300 yen for University, High School students, seniors, free for middle school and under

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Address: 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0014

Hours: Closed Mondays and New Years holiday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

*If Monday is a holiday then it is open and closed the next day

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Website: https://hokusai-museum.jp/?lang=en

How to get there: A 5 minute walk from Ryogoku Station Exit A3 on the Toei Oedo Line

 

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