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Hokusai's "Fine Wind, Clear Morning"
Hokusai's "Fine Wind, Clear Morning" (Photo: Public Domain)

Ukiyo-e and Edo Painting Masterpieces

Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Yamatane Museum of Art

Kim   - 1 min read
Venue : Yamatane Museum of Art When : Jul 3rd - Aug 29th 2021, 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Yamatane Museum of Art's Ukiyo-e collection contains many masterpieces, including works from the likes of Hokusai Katsushika and Hiroshige Utagawa. A special event celebrating the 55th anniversary of the museum's opening will explore a variety of these masterpieces, including Hiroshige's "Sudden Shower over Shin- Ōhashi bridge and Atake" (1857), Hokusai's "Fine Wind, Clear Morning" (1830 - 1832), and many more.

Adult admission to the event is priced at 1300 yen, and no advance reservations are required.

Getting there

The Yamatane Museum of Art is located just over 10 minutes on foot from Ebisu Station, served by the JR Yamanote, Shonan Shinjuku and Saikyo Lines, and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

Alternatively, a bus is available from Shibuya Station's East Exit. Take the Toei Bus (Metropolitan Bus) "Gaku 03", bound for the Nisseki Medical Center. Alight at the Higashi 4-chome stop, and the museum is just two minutes on foot rom there.

Kim

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