Cats in Ukiyo-e

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Finished

Artists

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, Yoshitoshi Tsukioka et al.

Among the various animals in Ukiyo-e, cats were the most frequently portrayed pets. Moreover, cats have been depicted in all forms, from anthropomorphic cats that dance and go to school to monster cats.
This exhibition features various works featuring cats, including masterpieces by Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, and "toy paintings" for children. Enjoy the cute, humorous, and sometimes mysterious world of Ukiyo-e cats.

Part I: April 1 (Saturday) - April 25 (Tuesday)
Part II: April 29 (Saturday, National Holiday) - May 28 (Sunday)
*All exhibits will be changed between the first and second parts.　

Schedule

Apr 1 (Sat) 2023-May 28 (Sun) 2023

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:30-17:30
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays and in between exhibitions.
Notice	Closed from April 26 to April 28.

Fee

Adults ¥1200; University and High School Students ¥800; Junior High School Students and Under free.

Venue

Ota Memorial Museum of Art
http://www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/eng

Location

1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

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Access

1 minute walk from exit 5 at Meijijingu-mae Station on the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines, 3 minute walk from the Omotesando exit of Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote line.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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