Katsushika Oi’s “Night Scene in the Yoshiwara” and the Lineage of Night Views

Japanese title: 葛飾応為「吉原格子先之図」 夜景の系譜

Ota Memorial Museum of Art (Harajuku Sta.)

Traces how ukiyo-e depicted the night, centred on Oi’s best-known work.

Dates

Oct 6 (Tue) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Time

10:30–17:30

Price

Adults ¥1,200

Venue

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Nearest station

Harajuku Sta.

Venue (JA)

太田記念美術館

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Distance from major stations

From Harajuku

0.2 km, about 3 min on foot

From Kitasando

0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

From Omotesando

0.8 km, about 12 min on foot

From Gaiemmae

1.2 km, about 19 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.