Dreams of Ukiyo-e Artists

Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics

Finished

Artists

Hokusai Katsushika, Hiroshige Utagawa, Toyoharu Utagawa, Toyokuni Utagawa, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Honen Tsukioka, Eishi Chobunsai, Kiyochika Kobayashi

Ukiyo-e depicts people's daily lives and provides an insight into the scenery and fashion of Japan at that time. This exhibition features Ukiyo-e depicting Japanese tile roofs from the Edo period to the Meiji period, including kabuki plays performed on roofs and changing townscapes, all depicted by Ukiyo-e artists.

The exhibition features Ukiyoe depicting famous places throughout Japan and famous scenes from the Kabuki play "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden." Also featured are "Moroshoku Gakkan" by Keisai Huwagata, the bestseller of the Edo period, and "Hokusai Manga" by Hokusai Katsushika.

Schedule

Apr 15 (Sat) 2023-Jun 11 (Sun) 2023

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00 (Ticket sales until 16:30) Library use until 18:00 Facility use until 21:00 (reservation required)
Closed	Monday, Tuesday Open on May 1 and 2.

Fee

Adults, University and High School Students ¥500; Junior High School Students and Under free.

Venue

Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics
https://www.takahama-kawara-museum.com