Utagawa Hiroshige 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' — The Final Challenge, Ota Memorial Museum of Art
4/15(水) 〜 6/14(日)
Ota Memorial Museum of Art, 1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
A major exhibition fully presenting all 120 prints of 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo,' the late masterwork of ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, shown in early and late periods. The Ota Memorial Museum's collection boasts exceptional preservation and superb woodblock printing quality among the finest in Japan. A rare opportunity to savor Hiroshige's depictions of Edo through the four seasons in the tranquil setting of Harajuku.。
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Ota Memorial Museum of Art, 1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Complete showing of all 120 prints including 118 by the first Hiroshige, 1 by the second Hiroshige, and the table of contents, across early and late periods. The Ota Memorial Museum's collection features nationally top-level preservation and printing quality. Exhibition rotates between early period (April 15–May 10) and late period (May 15–June 14).
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'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' was published between 1856–1858 (Ansei 3–5) as Utagawa Hiroshige's final series. Known as a masterpiece of ukiyo-e that depicted the four seasons of Edo with bold compositions and colors, it also influenced Vincent van Gogh.
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The Ota Memorial Museum specializes in ukiyo-e exhibitions, having previously shown the complete 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.' A full showing was held in April–May 2018. The 2026 exhibition is the first complete showing in about 8 years, presented in early and late periods with all 120 prints.
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Ota Memorial Museum of Art (1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). 5 minutes from JR Harajuku Station Omotesando Exit. 3 minutes from Meiji-Jingumae Station Exit 5 (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Line).
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Often crowded on weekends and holidays. Weekday mornings and the hour before closing are relatively less busy. Works rotate between early and late periods, so viewing both is recommended.
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Admission: 1,200 yen (adults), 800 yen (university/high school students), free for junior high and younger. Hours: 10:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00). Closed Mondays (or next day if Monday is a holiday). Two visits are needed to see all works across both periods.
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An exhibition showing all 120 prints of Hiroshige's late masterwork 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' for the first time in about 8 years. Works rotate completely between early and late periods, showcasing the museum's exceptionally well-preserved and beautifully printed collection. The exhibition is organized into five blocks focusing on Hiroshige's bold compositional experiments and innovative approaches. Visitors praise the high quality of the captions connecting Edo and modern Tokyo.
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