Black and white in ukiyo-e prints at the Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

Dates

Sep 1 – Nov 29

Time

11:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday)

Where

• Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum (by the west gate of Hozenji Temple)

The Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, next to Hozenji Temple, shows ukiyo-e from Osaka, mostly prints of kabuki actors from the Dotonbori theatres. This exhibition looks at black: the outlines of the actors, ink that shines differently as you change your angle, and printing techniques that play black against white. Magnifying glasses can be borrowed at the reception. The upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Checked on Nov 5, 2026. Details can change, so check the official page before you go.