Hokusai Museum

Great museum for Hokusai lovers (the giant wave 🌊 near Mt Fuji artist). Showcases his history and the wide range of work beyond the Mt Fuji Ukiyoe. The building is modern and nice. Tickets ¥1200 or ¥1500 for a combo with 3 other local attractions. It was quiet on a December weekday. Parking ¥300. No cafe but lots of restaurants around. Great inside Hokusai themed playground for kids up to 6. My tip: put your kids in there and one parent does a quick look for half an hour and then swaps. Nice store with some authentic prints as well. Other reviews that complain that there's only a few original pieces by Hokusai are maybe not understanding that he was a commercial woodcut artist and that 99% of his work was prints. I would have liked more information on the process of printing in pre Meiji Japan, but there was some.

Unfortunately, two halls of the museum were closed for technical reasons, but I was still able to see the rooms dedicated to Hokusai’s manga. I had not known about this body of work before, and I was truly amazed by the level of detail and the beauty of these pieces. I was especially struck by a quote from Hokusai in the film shown at the museum - words he reportedly said on his deathbed: “If I had another five years of life, only then would I be able to become a true artist.”

It was a very good educational experience . I have seen Hokusai drawings around Japan, it was nice to see his work is well celebrated & appreciated by many. The gift shop has very nice merchandise at a very good prices.

Beautiful and awesome comes to mind. The reproduction is impeccably done. The originals are superb and we were lucky to see some of those exhibited here. Enough said. Do come and be amazed.

Should a museum be called the “Hokusai Museum “ and only have one or two minor works by the artist displayed? There were works by other artists displayed, a couple of minor Hokusai works, and two 15 minute videos about Hokusai. I was disappointed to say the least especially when you consider that Hokusai is said to have created over 30,000 works over his lifetime. If you plan to visit, make sure to check the website beforehand so you are aware of what’s available. For a much better experience, I recommend the Hokusai museum in Asakusa, Tokyo. On a positive note, the restroom was clean and the air conditioning was a welcome relief from the hot summer weather.

Absolutely wonderful and I learned so much about the painting style of Edo period and appreciated many artists. It is a great place and their children room is a big homage to Master Hokusai

Beautiful little museum about Hokusai, which focuses on his earlier manga style work, and a few major pieces from his time in Obuse, mainly the festival carriages. Unfortunately, not many of his most well known work, just one or two. A shame since we came from Nagano just for that. Still a beautiful little museum in a beautiful little town.

Came here to learn about Hokusai and was pleasantly welcomed with a quaint and nicely curated space and architecture. Museum was very informative with a kids play area which has a nice timber aroma. The surrounding town and shops are nicely designed. Parking here cost 400Yen for 3hrs.