iŌta Memorial Museum of Art
Founded in 1980 around businessman Seizo Ōta V's private holdings, the Ōta Memorial Museum of Art houses one of Japan's finest collections of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, over 12,000 works spanning artists from Utamaro and Hokusai to Hiroshige and beyond. Tucked just off Takeshita Street in Harajuku, the museum has no permanent display; instead it mounts a changing programme of thematic exhibitions roughly every one to two months. Admission and pricing vary by exhibition, and the museum closes for several days between shows to change the display.
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What's On
Katsushika Ōi "Night Scene in the Yoshiwara" — The Lineage of Nightscapes
Two-term exhibition tracing ukiyo-e depictions of nighttime scenes, centred on Katsushika Ōi's famous "Night Scene in the Yoshiwara."
Lesser-Known Masters of Ukiyo-e
A survey spotlighting overlooked ukiyo-e artists working in the shadow of the medium's most famous names.
The Art History of the Pleasure Quarters
Exhibition tracing how ukiyo-e artists depicted Edo's licensed pleasure quarters over the centuries.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
1-10-10 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Nearest station: Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) and Meiji-jingūmae Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Lines)
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:30–17:30 |
| Wed | 10:30–17:30 |
| Thu | 10:30–17:30 |
| Fri | 10:30–17:30 |
| Sat | 10:30–17:30 |
| SunToday | 10:30–17:30 |
Admission
From ¥1,200
University/high-school students ¥800; junior high school students and under free. Price varies by exhibition (typically ¥700 for regular shows, up to ¥1,200 for special exhibitions). Cash only, no credit cards.
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- How much does Ōta Memorial Museum of Art cost?
- Standard adult admission to Ōta Memorial Museum of Art is ¥1,200. University/high-school students ¥800; junior high school students and under free. Price varies by exhibition (typically ¥700 for regular shows, up to ¥1,200 for special exhibitions). Cash only, no credit cards.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Ōta Memorial Museum of Art?
- Ōta Memorial Museum of Art is open Open Tue–Sun 10:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00). Closed Mondays (when a Monday is a national holiday the museum stays open and closes the following weekday instead), for several days at each exhibition changeover (e.g. 28 Sep–5 Oct 2026), and over the New Year holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Ōta Memorial Museum of Art?
- Ōta Memorial Museum of Art is located at 1-10-10 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan, in the Harajuku area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) and Meiji-jingūmae Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Lines).
- What can I see at Ōta Memorial Museum of Art?
- Tokyo's premier ukiyo-e museum, showing rotating woodblock-print exhibitions from a 12,000-piece collection in Harajuku. Current highlights include The Art History of the Pleasure Quarters, Lesser-Known Masters of Ukiyo-e and Katsushika Ōi "Night Scene in the Yoshiwara" — The Lineage of Nightscapes.
- Do I need to book Ōta Memorial Museum of Art in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Ōta Memorial Museum of Art?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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- Ōta Memorial Museum of ArtRs1421, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nezu MuseumKakidai / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0