Sumida Hokusai Museum

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Best of the Sumida Hokusai Museum: The Sumida River Landscape Scroll and Other Masterpieces

10th-anniversary special exhibition featuring a seven-metre Sumida River scroll back in Japan after a century, plus rare and newly acquired Hokusai works.

Now showing15 Sept – 23 Nov¥1,500

Hokusai Crossover: Gathering in Sumida Across the Ages

10th-anniversary show of Hokusai's Sumida views and the works born of his exchanges with Ota Nanpo and other writers, plus Hokusai prints that inspired later authors such as Masaoka Shiki.

Upcoming16 Dec – 28 Feb 2027¥1,000

Permanent Collections

AURORA: Hokusai and Sumida — Permanent Exhibition

4th-floor gallery tracing Hokusai's life and craft across seven themed areas, with full-scale high-definition replicas, a recreated studio, and touch-panel technique guides.

Permanent collection¥400

Nearby

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Edo-Tokyo Museum

Local History3 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Sumida Hokusai Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Sumida Hokusai Museum is ¥400. Permanent exhibition only — ¥300 for high-school/university students and seniors 65+, free for middle-school age and under; group and disability discounts available. Special exhibitions are priced separately and higher (currently ¥1,500 adult).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Sumida Hokusai Museum?

Sumida Hokusai Museum is open Tue–Sun 9:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00). Closed Mondays (open following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), and closed for the New Year holiday, approx. Dec 29–Jan 1.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Sumida Hokusai Museum?

Sumida Hokusai Museum is located at 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0014, Japan, in the Ryogoku, Sumida area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Ryogoku Station (Toei Oedo Line, exit A3) and Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line, East exit).

What can I see at Sumida Hokusai Museum?

Kazuyo Sejima-designed museum in Hokusai's home district, holding 1,800+ works by the ukiyo-e master. Current highlights include AURORA: Hokusai and Sumida — Permanent Exhibition, Best of the Sumida Hokusai Museum: The Sumida River Landscape Scroll and Other Masterpieces and Hokusai Crossover: Gathering in Sumida Across the Ages.

Do I need to book Sumida Hokusai Museum 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 Sumida Hokusai Museum?

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.