Explore the poetic landscapes of Kawase Hasui at this Osaka exhibition featuring 150 woodblock masterpieces, showcasing Japan’s four seasons and traditional craftsmanship.
What to expect
When it comes to ukiyo-e, few names stand as tall as Kawase Hasui. A woodblock print master who captured Japan’s evolving landscapes during the Taisho and Showa eras, Kawase Hasui’s prints are instantly recognizable — think winter landscapes, temples, and fall scenery.
This new exhibition at the Osaka Museum of History explores his life, influences, and the Shin-hanga or New Prints movement that married traditional techniques with modern expressions. With 150 works on display, including rare series, this is a chance to wander through Japan’s seasons, weather, and time through Hasui’s lyrical lens.
Schedule
The exhibition goes from Saturday, October 5, 2024 to Monday, December 2, 2024, and closed on Tuesdays. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 30 minutes before closing).
Tickets
Adults: ¥1,300 High school and university students: ¥700 Group discounts available for parties of 20 or more (Adults: ¥1,170, Students: ¥630).
Free entry for junior high school students and younger, or those with a disability certificate (plus one caregiver).
How to get there
The exhibition takes place at the Osaka Museum of History, which is located across from Osaka Castle.
From Kansai Airport, take the JR line to Tennoji Station, then transfer to the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. Get off at Tanimachi Yonchome Station, take exit 2 or 9, and walk for about five minutes.
From Shin Osaka Station, take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Hommachi Station, then transfer to the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. Alight at Tanimachi Yonchome Station and exit through gates 2 or 9, and walk for about five minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.