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Sumida Hokusai Museum

Tokyo, Japan

Sumida Hokusai Museum

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Housed in a striking, angular metallic building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kazuyo Sejima, the Sumida Hokusai Museum celebrates the life and genius of Japan’s most renowned ukiyo-e master. Visitors can explore a rich collection spanning Hokusai’s legendary career, including iconic works from his 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji' series alongside detailed exhibits illustrating traditional woodblock printmaking techniques. A standout feature is the lifelike animatronic recreation of an elderly Hokusai painting intently in his studio alongside his daughter. With rotating special exhibitions on complementary artists, it offers a fascinating and compact dive into classic Japanese visual culture.

  • Art Museum
  • Ukiyo-e
  • Modern Architecture
  • Japanese Art
  • History & Culture
  • Galleries

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