Researched guide · Checked on Nov 9, 2026
See the work of Katsushika Hokusai, the artist behind The Great Wave off Kanagawa, in the part of Tokyo where he was born. The Sumida Hokusai Museum in Ryogoku has a striking aluminum-clad building, a permanent exhibition room about Hokusai’s life and work, and changing special exhibitions.
Quick answer
Hours: 9:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00). Closed on Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday) and from December 27, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (open January 2 and 3).
Now showing: the 10th-anniversary special exhibition, until November 23, 2026. Adults ¥1,500.
Getting there: from JR Ryogoku Station (East Exit) or Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
Hours and closed days
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30–17:30. Entry closes 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed on Mondays. When Monday is a national holiday, it opens that day and closes the next Tuesday.
- Closed December 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027 (open January 2 and 3, 2027), and on some other days for exhibition changes.
Exhibitions and tickets
Prices depend on the exhibition. A special exhibition ticket also lets you see the permanent exhibition room on the same day. No reservation is needed: buy tickets at the 1st-floor counter.
Now: 10th-anniversary special exhibition (until November 23, 2026)
A special exhibition celebrating the museum’s 10th anniversary, with highlights from its collection including the Sumida River picture scroll. The second half of the exhibition runs October 21 – November 23, 2026.
| Visitor | Individual |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥1,500 |
| High school and university students | ¥1,000 |
| 65 and over | ¥1,000 |
| Junior high school students | ¥500 |
| Elementary school children and younger | Free |
How to get there
Address: 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku. The museum is reached from JR Ryogoku Station (East Exit) or Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line. There is no parking. Ryogoku is also home to the sumo arena and the Edo-Tokyo Museum. See our Ryogoku guide.
FAQ
How much is the Sumida Hokusai Museum?
It depends on the exhibition. For the 10th-anniversary special exhibition (until November 23, 2026), adults pay ¥1,500 and elementary school children and younger are free.
When is the Sumida Hokusai Museum closed?
On Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday), December 27, 2026 to January 1, 2027, and some days for exhibition changes.
Can I see The Great Wave there?
Works on display change with each exhibition. Check the official website for what is on during your visit.
Do I need to book?
No. Buy tickets at the counter on the day.
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Sources
Hours, exhibitions, prices and access come from the Sumida Hokusai Museum’s official website (checked November 9, 2026; the year-end closing days were checked on October 27, 2026). Exhibitions and prices change, so please check before you go.
