Travel Back to the Life in Old Japan,
Selected from
the collection of Sano Art Museum Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Sano Art Museum and the 85th Anniversary of the City of Mishima
We are pleased to present an exhibition themed around “Travel” and “Stories,” featuring paintings and prints from the medieval to the modern period, with a special focus on the collection of the Sano Art Museum.
In the Edo period in particular, the development of major roads turned once-distant places of longing into accessible travel destinations. Even those who could not journey themselves were able to savor the atmosphere of travel through artworks created from the observations and experiences of artists. Cultural exchange also flourished, and as publishing culture advanced, historical tales and classical literature from various regions were printed with illustrations, allowing a wide audience to enjoy these stories.
This exhibition introduces approximately seventy works, including folding screens depicting lively famous places, hanging scrolls portraying scholars living deep in the mountains, and ukiyo-e prints capturing the dynamic scenes of beloved literary characters.
Outline
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Admission
Adults / University students: 1,300 yen
Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 650 yen
*Free admission on August 1 (birthday of the museum’s founder, Sano Ryuichi)
*Free for elementary and junior high school students on Saturdays
*10% discount on August 21 (Shizuoka Prefecture Day)
*20% discount for groups of 15 or more -
Advance tickets (valid until July 3, 2026)
General admission/University students: 1,000 yen
Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 500 yen
Where to Purchase:
〇 Sano Art Museum (until July 2, 2026)
〇 7-Eleven (Ticket Pia / P Code: 687–434) -
Discount tickets (available during the exhibition period)
General admission/University students: 1,170 yen
Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 590 yen
Where to Purchase:
Izu-Hakone Railway Sunzu Line staffed stations
〇 7-Eleven (Ticket Pia / P Code: 687–434) -
Opening Hours
10:00–17:00 (Last admission at 16:30) -
Closed
Thursdays -
Organizers
Sano Art Museum, Mishima City, Mishima City Board of Education -
Support
Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education -
Cooperation
Izu‑Hakone Railway Co., Ltd.
Main exhibits
Katsushika Hokusai, Rice-Planting Scene, Edo period, Tenpō 14 (1843), Collection of the Sano Art Museum
Important Art Object, Gakuō Zōkyū, Landscape, Muromachi period (15th–16th century), Collection of the Sano Art Museum
Screen Painting of Wakanoura and Amanohashidate, left panel, Edo period (18th century), Collection of the Sano Art Museum
Mishima City Designated Cultural Property, Konuma Mitsuhide, Folding Screen of Customs in Mishima-juku (Left Panel), Edo period, around the Tenpō era (1830–44), Collection of Mishima Shinkin Bank
Inrō with Arrowhead (Omodaka) Design in Makie, signed “Zeshin”, Edo period (19th century), Collection of the Sano Art Museum
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Daimotsu Kaijō no tsuki — Benkei, Meiji 19 (1886), Private Collection
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Ugo no sangetsu — Tokichika, Meiji 18 (1885), Private Collection
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Daimotsu Kaijō no tsuki — Benkei, Meiji 19 (1886), Private Collection
Related Events
Exploring Frontispiece Illustrations of the Meiji and Taishō Eras — The Asahi Collection: Behind‑the‑Scenes Stories and Highlights from the Collector
Join us for a special program featuring Tomoo Asahi, renowned collector of kuchie (woodblock-printed frontispieces) from the Meiji and Taishō periods, together with a curator from the Sano Art Museum. Participants will have the rare opportunity to view actual works up close while hearing about Asahi’s more than twenty years of collecting, his encounters with various pieces, memorable episodes, and the unique appeal of woodblock kuchie—insights only a dedicated collector can offer.
Please note that the program may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Travel Back to the Life in Old Japan Exhibition Page
Curator's Gallery Talk
2026.08.22 Sat 14:00 -
This approximately 40‑minute gallery talk allows visitors to enjoy the artworks in the exhibition room while listening to explanations by the curator.