Hokusai Hidden in Uraga
~An Immersive Town Gallery~
Hokusai Hidden in Uraga
~An Immersive Town Gallery~
Hokusai, the ukiyo-e artist known worldwide, stayed in Uraga between 1834 and 1836. In the latter half of his stay, it is known that he took shelter at Shinpukuji Temple, located a short distance from the center of Uraga.
At that time, Uraga was a bustling port town — the maritime gateway to Edo — where ships, people, and goods from across the country constantly passed through. How did Hokusai view the sea and ships, the people coming and going, and the distant form of Mount Fuji from this town?
"Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga. ~Immersive Townscape Gallery~" is an event that invites you to walk through the streets of Uraga where Hokusai once took refuge, view ukiyo-e prints, try woodblock printing, and experience the power of the waves.
Historic venues across Uraga — including old merchant houses with roots in the dried sardine wholesale trade and ancient temples — become spaces for encountering Hokusai's works and engaging in hands-on activities.
Come and walk through this port town, and encounter the landscapes that Hokusai may have witnessed.
At that time, Uraga was a bustling port town — the maritime gateway to Edo — where ships, people, and goods from across the country constantly passed through. How did Hokusai view the sea and ships, the people coming and going, and the distant form of Mount Fuji from this town?
"Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga. ~Immersive Townscape Gallery~" is an event that invites you to walk through the streets of Uraga where Hokusai once took refuge, view ukiyo-e prints, try woodblock printing, and experience the power of the waves.
Historic venues across Uraga — including old merchant houses with roots in the dried sardine wholesale trade and ancient temples — become spaces for encountering Hokusai's works and engaging in hands-on activities.
Come and walk through this port town, and encounter the landscapes that Hokusai may have witnessed.
【Standard Ticket】¥2,200 (tax included)
Your ticket includes admission to all 4 main venues, ukiyo-e viewing, the woodblock print rally, and other hands-on activities.
Your ticket includes admission to all 4 main venues, ukiyo-e viewing, the woodblock print rally, and other hands-on activities.
【Collaboration Goshuin Ticket】¥3,200 (tax included)
This ticket includes the limited-edition "Katsushika Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga." collaboration goshuin stamps at East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine.
This ticket includes the limited-edition "Katsushika Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga." collaboration goshuin stamps at East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine.
How to Enjoy "Hokusai Hidden in Uraga"
~An Immersive Town Gallery~
Experience, create, discover. Head to Uraga, and discover Hokusai.
Start your journey at Venue 1 (Wine Cellar Miyamasa, Traditional House), about a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Uraga Station. Walk through the streets of Uraga, visiting four venues and adding one color layer at a time. Once all four layers are printed, Hokusai's masterpiece "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is complete.
From ukiyo-e exhibitions and hands-on attractions to goshuin stamp collecting, local food, and the Uraga Ferry — the unique pleasures of Uraga continue throughout. The full route covers approximately 4–5 km and takes about 2–3 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes for the journey.
From ukiyo-e exhibitions and hands-on attractions to goshuin stamp collecting, local food, and the Uraga Ferry — the unique pleasures of Uraga continue throughout. The full route covers approximately 4–5 km and takes about 2–3 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes for the journey.
１，Enjoy the Woodblock Print Rally
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Walk through 4 venues and layer one color at a time. Once all layers are printed, Hokusai's masterpiece "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is complete. You may take home 2 finished prints — one will be mounted on an original fan, a perfect souvenir of your Uraga journey.
２．See Hokusai's ukiyo-e
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Hokusai's masterpieces are displayed throughout Uraga — in old merchant houses, temples, and historic buildings. Enjoy all 46 works from "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" and all 10 works from "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea" up close, and take in the vivid colors brought to life through traditional woodblock printing techniques faithfully passed down from the Edo period.
*The exhibition features ukiyo-e reproduction prints by Edo woodblock print maker Takahashi Kobo.
*The exhibition features ukiyo-e reproduction prints by Edo woodblock print maker Takahashi Kobo.
３，Enjoy the Hands-On Attractions
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"Onamishibuki (Great Wave Splash)" is an attraction where you experience Hokusai's great wave with your whole body through wind and confetti. In the "Layered Panel Exhibition," you can see and feel the structure of woodblock printing — how a single ukiyo-e is brought to life through the combined skills of the artist, carver, and printer.
４，Enjoy the Town Walk
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At East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine, two types of Hokusai goshuin stamps are offered. The Hokusai Original Goshuin is planned to remain available after the event period. Those with a Collaboration Goshuin Ticket can also receive the limited-edition "Katsushika Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga." collaboration goshuin — limited to 300 copies each at both shrines. When collected from both shrines, they combine to complete a single Hokusai artwork. Cross the harbor on the Uraga Ferry, and enjoy local detours including Uraga's food scene, Hokusai original craft beer, and nerikiri Japanese sweets.
Main Venue and Activity Highlights
Venue 1
Your journey through Hokusai's Uraga begins in an old merchant house that preserves the atmosphere of a bygone era.
The Traditional House of Wine Cellar Miyamasa is a relocated building that once served as a dried sardine wholesaler in Uraga. While the Edo-period atmosphere remains, the fittings, shutters, and doors also carry the charm of the Meiji and Taisho eras.
In his later years, Hokusai is said to have stayed in Uraga, relying on what was believed to be his mother's family — a shipping merchant house — and may have sought lodging at dried sardine wholesalers such as this one. Here in this traditional house, imagine Hokusai living among the merchants of that era.
The Traditional House of Wine Cellar Miyamasa is a relocated building that once served as a dried sardine wholesaler in Uraga. While the Edo-period atmosphere remains, the fittings, shutters, and doors also carry the charm of the Meiji and Taisho eras.
In his later years, Hokusai is said to have stayed in Uraga, relying on what was believed to be his mother's family — a shipping merchant house — and may have sought lodging at dried sardine wholesalers such as this one. Here in this traditional house, imagine Hokusai living among the merchants of that era.
【Woodblock Print Rally】Layer 1: Print the 1st color
【On Display】 The Great Wave off Kanagawa
【Attraction】 Onamishibuki (Great Wave Splash)
Imagine the journey Hokusai took to reach Uraga, and experience wind and confetti evoking ocean spray with your whole body. The shipping route passing Kanazawa Bay is said to be one of the settings for "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." Feel the passion of Hokusai, who continued to create art even while crossing rough seas.
※Please wear the provided protective eyewear and follow staff instructions.
On-site ticket sales available.
【On Display】 The Great Wave off Kanagawa
【Attraction】 Onamishibuki (Great Wave Splash)
Imagine the journey Hokusai took to reach Uraga, and experience wind and confetti evoking ocean spray with your whole body. The shipping route passing Kanazawa Bay is said to be one of the settings for "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." Feel the passion of Hokusai, who continued to create art even while crossing rough seas.
※Please wear the provided protective eyewear and follow staff instructions.
On-site ticket sales available.
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Venue 2
Uncover the secrets of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in a building that once flourished as a dried sardine wholesaler.
Miso Workshop Kobo Rokubei preserves the building of the Kobo family, who ran a dried sardine wholesale business in Uraga during the Edo period. In this space that still carries the atmosphere of the past, let your imagination wander to the vibrant life of the port town of Uraga and the era in which Hokusai lived.
A single ukiyo-e print is not completed by the artist alone. The process involves the artist who draws the original composition, the carver who cuts the woodblocks, and the printer who applies the colors to paper. It is through the overlapping skills and efforts of each craftsperson that a vivid work is brought to life.
At this venue, the structure of ukiyo-e woodblock printing is presented through a large layered panel display. See for yourself the technique of woodblock printing — where a separate block is used for each color, layered one by one.
Miso Workshop Kobo Rokubei preserves the building of the Kobo family, who ran a dried sardine wholesale business in Uraga during the Edo period. In this space that still carries the atmosphere of the past, let your imagination wander to the vibrant life of the port town of Uraga and the era in which Hokusai lived.
A single ukiyo-e print is not completed by the artist alone. The process involves the artist who draws the original composition, the carver who cuts the woodblocks, and the printer who applies the colors to paper. It is through the overlapping skills and efforts of each craftsperson that a vivid work is brought to life.
At this venue, the structure of ukiyo-e woodblock printing is presented through a large layered panel display. See for yourself the technique of woodblock printing — where a separate block is used for each color, layered one by one.
【Woodblock Print Rally】Layer 2: Print the 2nd color
【On Display】Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida River at Onmayagashi
【Hands-On】Large Layered Panel Exhibition
An accessible introduction to the structure behind the completion of ukiyo-e prints and the fascination of layering woodblocks.
【On Display】Sunset across the Ryogoku bridge from the bank of the Sumida River at Onmayagashi
【Hands-On】Large Layered Panel Exhibition
An accessible introduction to the structure behind the completion of ukiyo-e prints and the fascination of layering woodblocks.
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Venue 3
Encounter Hokusai's "Red Fuji" in a temple hall.
In the quiet hall of this temple, view Hokusai's masterpiece "South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji)."
Tofukuji Temple is home to works by Iba, a master craftsman renowned for his dynamic carvings of waves and dragons. When Hokusai was staying in Uraga, he may well have encountered these carvings and drawn inspiration from their expressive forms.
Take a moment to rest while reflecting on Hokusai's world — which fills this hall — and the time he spent in Uraga.
In the quiet hall of this temple, view Hokusai's masterpiece "South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji)."
Tofukuji Temple is home to works by Iba, a master craftsman renowned for his dynamic carvings of waves and dragons. When Hokusai was staying in Uraga, he may well have encountered these carvings and drawn inspiration from their expressive forms.
Take a moment to rest while reflecting on Hokusai's world — which fills this hall — and the time he spent in Uraga.
【Woodblock Print Rally】Layer 3: Print the 3rd color
【On Display】South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji)
【Video】"Uraga and Hokusai"
【Hands-On】 Utsushie Shadow Picture Experience
【On Display】South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji)
【Video】"Uraga and Hokusai"
【Hands-On】 Utsushie Shadow Picture Experience
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Venue 4
All of Hokusai's world, together in one place.
The Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center displays all 46 works from "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" and all 10 works from "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea." Enjoy Hokusai's rich and varied world — Mount Fuji, the sea, ships, waves, and people living across the land — at a leisurely pace.
The prints on display are the work of Takahashi Kobo, a workshop with centuries of heritage that faithfully preserves the traditional techniques of the Edo period. Each work is carefully printed by hand using the craft of Edo woodblock printing — designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government — and the vivid colors brought back to life through these time-honored techniques are one of the greatest draws of the collection.
Among the works in "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea" is "Fishing at Uraga in Sagami Province," which depicts the Tomyodo lighthouse that still stands in Uraga today. View it alongside the current landscape of Uraga, and reflect on the town that Hokusai once saw.
*The exhibition features ukiyo-e reproduction prints by Edo woodblock print maker Takahashi Kobo.
*Entry to the Uraga Renga Dock itself is not permitted.
The Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center displays all 46 works from "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" and all 10 works from "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea." Enjoy Hokusai's rich and varied world — Mount Fuji, the sea, ships, waves, and people living across the land — at a leisurely pace.
The prints on display are the work of Takahashi Kobo, a workshop with centuries of heritage that faithfully preserves the traditional techniques of the Edo period. Each work is carefully printed by hand using the craft of Edo woodblock printing — designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government — and the vivid colors brought back to life through these time-honored techniques are one of the greatest draws of the collection.
Among the works in "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea" is "Fishing at Uraga in Sagami Province," which depicts the Tomyodo lighthouse that still stands in Uraga today. View it alongside the current landscape of Uraga, and reflect on the town that Hokusai once saw.
*The exhibition features ukiyo-e reproduction prints by Edo woodblock print maker Takahashi Kobo.
*Entry to the Uraga Renga Dock itself is not permitted.
【Woodblock Print Rally】 Layer 4: Print the 4th and final color — your print is complete!
One of your 2 finished prints will be mounted on an original fan.
【On Display】 All 46 works from "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" / All 10 works from "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea"
【Sales】All exhibited ukiyo-e prints and related goods are available for purchase.
On-site ticket sales available.
One of your 2 finished prints will be mounted on an original fan.
【On Display】 All 46 works from "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" / All 10 works from "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea"
【Sales】All exhibited ukiyo-e prints and related goods are available for purchase.
On-site ticket sales available.
Recommended Spots Along the Way
In commemoration of this event, two types of Hokusai goshuin stamps are offered at this shrine overlooking the harbor.
■ Hokusai Original Goshuin
An original goshuin stamp created in commemoration of this event. It is planned to remain available after the event period, so please come and receive it again on your next visit to Uraga.
■ Limited-Edition "Hokusai Hidden in Uraga" Collaboration Goshuin (for holders of the Collaboration Goshuin Ticket only)
Available only during the event period, with a limit of 300 stamps offered at East Kano Shrine. When collected together with the goshuin from West Kano Shrine, the two combine to form a single complete Hokusai artwork. Available while supplies last.
*Available 10:00–16:00
*Hours may change due to shrine events and other circumstances.
*Hours may change due to shrine events and other circumstances.
West Kano Shrine lies just across the harbor from East Kano Shrine, reachable via the Uraga Ferry. Crossing between the two Kano shrines by ferry is itself a uniquely Uraga experience.
■ Hokusai Original Goshuin
An original goshuin stamp created in commemoration of this event. It is planned to remain available after the event period, so please come and receive it again on your next visit to Uraga.
■ Limited-Edition "Hokusai Hidden in Uraga" Collaboration Goshuin (for holders of the Collaboration Goshuin Ticket only)
Available only during the event period, with a limit of 300 stamps offered at West Kano Shrine. When collected together with the goshuin from East Kano Shrine, the two combine to form a single complete Hokusai artwork. Available while supplies last.
*Available 10:00–16:00
*Hours may change due to shrine events and other circumstances.
*Hours may change due to shrine events and other circumstances.
A ferry that crosses Uraga Harbor in about 3 minutes— a travel experience unique to Uraga.
As well as being a convenient way to travel between the east and west venues, it's also a mini voyage offering views of the Uraga townscape and the Tomyodo lighthouse from the water. Board and let yourself imagine the ocean views that Hokusai may once have seen.
As well as being a convenient way to travel between the east and west venues, it's also a mini voyage offering views of the Uraga townscape and the Tomyodo lighthouse from the water. Board and let yourself imagine the ocean views that Hokusai may once have seen.
East Uraga Ferry
West Uraga Ferry
*Payment by cash only.
Please check the ferry operator's website for service information and boarding instructions.
https://ponponsen.jp/en/
Please check the ferry operator's website for service information and boarding instructions.
https://ponponsen.jp/en/
In honor of the event, original Japanese sweets inspired by the Hokusai project are planned for sale. Enjoy Uraga's Japanese sweets — beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.
*Details of products and sales timing will be announced as they are confirmed.
*Details of products and sales timing will be announced as they are confirmed.
Interestingly, Hokusai is said to have never drunk a drop of alcohol in his life. So, as we draw the curtain on this journey tracing Hokusai's footsteps — let us raise a glass in his honor. Unwind from your town walk and savor the lingering memories of a day well spent in Uraga.
*Details of products and sales timing will be announced as they are confirmed.
*The consumption of alcohol by persons under 20 years of age is prohibited by law.
*Details of products and sales timing will be announced as they are confirmed.
*The consumption of alcohol by persons under 20 years of age is prohibited by law.
Tomyodo: a guardian that has watched over the seas of Uraga for centuries.
Tomyodo Lighthouse was built during the Edo period to serve as a beacon for ships entering and leaving Uraga. Hokusai depicted this lighthouse and the surrounding sea in "Fishing at Uraga in Sagami Province," one of the works in his "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea" series.
After viewing the artwork at the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center, visit the actual Tomyodo. We recommend comparing the seascape Hokusai once painted with the view of the Uraga sea as it looks today.
*Not a main event venue. Allow approximately 1 hour (round trip on foot from Venue 3, Tofukuji Temple) if you plan to visit.
Tomyodo Lighthouse was built during the Edo period to serve as a beacon for ships entering and leaving Uraga. Hokusai depicted this lighthouse and the surrounding sea in "Fishing at Uraga in Sagami Province," one of the works in his "A Thousand Pictures of the Sea" series.
After viewing the artwork at the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center, visit the actual Tomyodo. We recommend comparing the seascape Hokusai once painted with the view of the Uraga sea as it looks today.
*Not a main event venue. Allow approximately 1 hour (round trip on foot from Venue 3, Tofukuji Temple) if you plan to visit.
Shinpukuji Temple is known as the place where Hokusai took shelter in the latter half of his stay in Uraga.
The temple stands in a quiet setting, a short distance from the center of Uraga. Within its precincts are works by Ihachi, a master craftsman celebrated for his dynamic carvings of waves and dragons. When Hokusai was staying at Shinpukuji Temple, he may well have encountered Ihachi's carvings and found inspiration in their powerful expressiveness.What was Hokusai thinking as he lived in this place, brush in hand? We invite you to make the short trip to this site so closely connected to Hokusai's time in Uraga.*Not a main event venue. Allow approximately 1 hour (round trip on foot from Venue 3, Tofukuji Temple) if you plan to visit.Participation & Registration
Event Date
Details
Event period
November 6 (Fri.) – December 20 (Sun.)
Book
Tickets can be purchased online through GetYourGuide.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site at Wine Cellar Miyamasa, Traditional House and the Uraga Brick Dock Utilization Center.
*Tickets are valid for any one day of your choice during the event period.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site at Wine Cellar Miyamasa, Traditional House and the Uraga Brick Dock Utilization Center.
*Tickets are valid for any one day of your choice during the event period.
Ticket
【Standard Ticket】¥2,200 (tax included)
Your ticket includes admission to all 4 main venues, ukiyo-e viewing, the woodblock print rally, and other hands-on activities.
Your ticket includes admission to all 4 main venues, ukiyo-e viewing, the woodblock print rally, and other hands-on activities.
【Collaboration Goshuin Ticket】¥3,200 (tax included)
This ticket includes the limited-edition "Katsushika Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga." collaboration goshuin stamps at East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine.
When you receive the goshuin at both East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine, the two stamps join together to form a single complete Hokusai artwork. Cross Uraga Harbor on the Uraga Ferry and enjoy the special experience of completing one Hokusai masterpiece across two shrines.
The Standard Ticket (¥2,200) is available for advance purchase online via GetYourGuide. Tickets can also be purchased on-site at Wine Cellar Miyamasa and the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center. Advance purchase is recommended, as crowds are expected on weekends and public holidays.
The Collaboration Goshuin Ticket (¥3,200) is available for on-site purchase only, at Wine Cellar Miyamasa and the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center. Limited to 300 sets — one goshuin from each shrine — available while supplies last. Each goshuin will be received separately at the respective shrine.
*Your ticket is valid for any one day of your choice during the event period.
This ticket includes the limited-edition "Katsushika Hokusai, Hidden in Uraga." collaboration goshuin stamps at East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine.
When you receive the goshuin at both East Kano Shrine and West Kano Shrine, the two stamps join together to form a single complete Hokusai artwork. Cross Uraga Harbor on the Uraga Ferry and enjoy the special experience of completing one Hokusai masterpiece across two shrines.
The Standard Ticket (¥2,200) is available for advance purchase online via GetYourGuide. Tickets can also be purchased on-site at Wine Cellar Miyamasa and the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center. Advance purchase is recommended, as crowds are expected on weekends and public holidays.
The Collaboration Goshuin Ticket (¥3,200) is available for on-site purchase only, at Wine Cellar Miyamasa and the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center. Limited to 300 sets — one goshuin from each shrine — available while supplies last. Each goshuin will be received separately at the respective shrine.
*Your ticket is valid for any one day of your choice during the event period.
Getting to Uraga: The Keikyu Railway "Yokosuka Mankitsu Kippu" pass is a great-value way to reach Uraga.
Please check the Keikyu Railwayofficial website for details.
Please check the Keikyu Railwayofficial website for details.
Access
By Train
Keikyu Uraga Station: About 80 minutes from Tokyo Station
Keikyu Uraga Station: About 45 minutes from Yokohama Station
Keikyu Uraga Station: About 45 minutes from Yokohama Station
There is limited parking near the venues, and some venues have no parking available. As congestion is expected, please use public transportation whenever possible.
Click here for detailed access information.
Click here for detailed access information.
FAQ & Inquiries
Q1. How long does it take?
If visiting all venues, the walking distance is approximately 4–5 km, with an estimated time of 2–3 hours. The woodblock print rally is structured so that a complete artwork is created only by visiting all 4 venues — we encourage you to see them all and finish your own original print.
Q2. Is there an age limit?
There is no age limit. The woodblock printing experience is recommended for elementary school age and above, but younger children are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Q3. Is there anything special to bring or wear?
No special preparation is needed. As there is a fair amount of walking, please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Depending on the season and weather, you may wish to bring rain gear or extra layers.
Q4. What happens in case of rain or bad weather?
The woodblock print rally and exhibitions are held indoors, so the event generally proceeds even in rainy weather. In the case of severe weather, please contact the Yokosuka City Tourism Association as early as possible.
Q5. Where can I buy tickets, and how much do they cost?
Tickets are ¥2,200 (tax included). Advance online purchase is available via GetYourGuide. On-site tickets can be purchased at Wine Cellar Miyamasa and the Uraga Renga Dock Utilization Center. Advance purchase is recommended on weekends and public holidays.
Q6. Can I cancel my ticket?
For tickets purchased online, cancellations and changes are subject to the cancellation policy displayed on the website where the ticket was purchased. If you wish to cancel, please complete the required procedure through the online platform where you made your purchase.
For tickets purchased on-site, cancellations and changes are subject to the conditions provided at the time of purchase.
For tickets purchased on-site, cancellations and changes are subject to the conditions provided at the time of purchase.
Q7. Is assistance available in foreign languages?
All explanation panels and handouts at the venues are available in English. Staff who do not speak English will use translation devices to assist you. Please feel free to approach any staff member — language is no barrier here.
■Tickets Sales & Inquires
Yokosuka Tourism Association 046-822-8256