Really cool place, most things are available in both Japanese and English! There is also a fun ink printing experience you can do that gives you two prints for only ¥550!
We arrived just as the museum opened, so there were no queues and no crowds. As fans of Ukiyo-e, we found the exhibits fascinating, especially the sequence showing the production steps and the Van Gogh version of “sudden shower” alongside Hiroshige’s. The gardens are also lovely and there’s a tea house in the grounds. The museum is located on the old Tokaido Road. Walk south a little and you’ll find a 200 year-old shop that created dyes.
This little museum in Yui ended up being one of my favorite surprises in Shizuoka. It’s dedicated to Hiroshige, the famous ukiyo-e artist known for his woodblock prints of Japan’s landscapes and old travel routes, and it does such a beautiful job of bringing his world to life. The museum itself is calm and thoughtfully designed — quiet, bright, and full of detail.
The exhibits are easy to follow, even if you’re not an art expert, with English signs and short videos that explain how the prints were made. One of the highlights was the hands-on activity where you can make your own art print using the traditional method. It’s simple but really fun, and it gives you a deeper appreciation for how much work goes into each piece.
After exploring, we stopped by a small café nearby for coffee and snacks, and right next door there’s a lovely little tea house where you can sit and enjoy matcha while looking out at the garden. It’s such a peaceful way to end the visit.
If you’re anywhere near Shizuoka, this museum is absolutely worth a stop — quiet, creative, and full of charm.
I didn't think much of this museum as a stop initially, but was talked into it's historical importance since we were walking along the Tokaido way. I'm so glad I came. It was amazing to see Hiroshige's works. We came on a rainy day where there were close to zero visitors and we had plenty of time, so we decided to do our own wood block printing of two iconic Hiroshige works at the lobby of the museum. Again this was something I was so glad to have done as for only 330 yen I will have memories of this trip, with artwork comparable to the much more expensive prints also available at the shop
Great museum, but check out the tea house on the same grounds. It's to left as you look at the main building. Photos are the tea house. 150¥ for a cup of green tea.
