Ryogoku
Meet Hokusai in his home district.
A striking museum in Ryogoku connects Hokusai’s art with the Sumida neighbourhood. Its angular architecture makes an immediate impression; inside, choose between an introduction to the artist and the changing exhibition programme.
- Hours
- 09:30–17:30
- Last entry
- 17:00
- Closed
- Usually Monday; holiday exceptions
- Admission
- Depends on exhibition and ticket
- Suggested time
- 60–90 minutes
- Best for
- Ukiyo-e and architecture
Know which ticket you want
The Education Room—Discover Hokusai—uses full-size, high-definition replicas and interactive displays. Original works appear in changing exhibitions: check the programme rather than assuming a famous print is always on view.
Take a slower look
Compare the building’s reflective exterior with the detailed lines of the prints. The museum works well as the main stop of a Ryogoku afternoon, with the riverfront as a separate outdoor extension.
Location & access
Sumida Hokusai Museum
2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Neighbourhood
Ryogoku
About 5 minutes from Ryogoku Station on the Oedo Line, or 9 minutes from JR Ryogoku.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.