The Sumida Hokusai Museum
World renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai was born in the Hokusai Street area of present day Sumida Ward. He created countless masterpieces while spending nearly all of his 90-year life in Sumida.
This museum introduces the works of Hokusai and takes a closer look at the relationship between Hokusai and Sumida through various themed exhibitions and educational programs.
This museum introduces the works of Hokusai and takes a closer look at the relationship between Hokusai and Sumida through various themed exhibitions and educational programs.
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More Information about The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Street address
- 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku 130-0014
Access
Route1
- About 5 minutes on foot from the A3 Exit of Ryogoku Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
Route2
- About 9 minutes on foot from the East Exit of Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line
Opening Hours
- 9:30-17: 30 (last admission at 17:00)
Closed
- Closed on Mondays (the next weekday if Monday falls on a national holiday or compensatory holiday) and the year-end and New Year's holidays
Best season
- All year
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