Hokusai Museum The world-famous Ukiyo-e artist “Katsushika Hokusai”, who is said to have influenced Van Gogh. It is said that he spent his life almost in Sumida Ward, and the “Sumida Hokusai Museum” is opened in 2016, in order to exhibit his highly valued works in the world. The museum is bit far from train stations, but it is worth seeing because the building has its own innovative design and the building itself can be said, a part of works. The park is in front of the entrance and it is a place for citizens to relax. The details of his works are translated in four languages ​​including English by the touch-panel display which offers profound insights into his works. Unfortunately, all of the exhibits are replicas and the inside of the hall is not very large. There are not so many tourists from overseas country as I thought. Honesty, you might disappointed when you visit. Although you can take pictures of the works inside the building, using flash is prohibited. Since some works are forbidden to take pictures, please be sure to follow instructions from staff.