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1Hiroshige and Kunisada
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido by Two Eshi

September 13 (Tue.) ~ November 13 (Sun.)2022
Part1

September 13 (Tue.) ~ October 16 (Sun.)

Part2

October 18 (Tue.) ~ November 13 (Sun.)

Organizer: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Designated Manager: NPO Hexaproject
Cooperation: Chojiya

OutlineMany are familiar with “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido” (Hoeido Edition) by Utagawa Hiroshige.
However, not many are aware that there was another Eshi who had also depicted the “Fifty-three
Stations of the Tokaido” with the Hoeido Edition Tokaido as the background. This exhibition will
introduce three series including “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido” by Utagawa Hiroshige,“Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road” by Utagawa Kunisada, and the collaboration piece“Fifty-three Stations by Two Brushes” by the two Utagawa. Enjoy “Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido”
depicted by two Eshi (painters) who represent the Utagawa style of the late Edo era.
HOURS

FEE

Hours: 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Last admission; 30mins. Before closing time)
Closed: Mondays (If it falls on a holiday, then the following Weekday)
Adults: 520 (410) yen
University / High School Students: 310 (250) yen
Junior high students and younger: 130 (100) yen* ( ) indicates prices for groups of 20 or more
* Persons with proof of disability and one accompanying person are admitted
free of charge.
* Shizuoka City residents, junior high students and younger, as well as Shizuoka
City residents over 70 are admitted free of charge.

ACCESS[ Access by train ]Take the JR Tokaido Line and get off at Yui Station. It is a25-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from there.
[ Access by car ]There are 21 parking spaces at the museum (Yui Honjin ParkParking)〒421-3103
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Hiroshige and Kunisada: Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido by Two Eshi

Many may have seen Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterpiece “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido” (Hoeido Edition);
however, only a few are aware of “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road” (Bijin Tokaido) that used theHoeido edition as a backdrop and featured a beautiful woman in the foreground by an Eshi who was wellknown for Yakusha-e and Bijin-ga, Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ⅲ). Interestingly, Kunisada was awell-known Eshi but not many were aware of Hiroshige at this time. With the hit of the Hoeido edition,Hiroshige gained acknowledgement as a Meisyo-eshi and later he would produce a collaborative piece withKunisada that would highlight both of their strengths. This exhibition will compare and introduce “Fifty-threeStations of the Tokaido” by two Ukiyo-e Eshi that represent the Bakumatsu era, Hiroshige and Kunisada.
Discover “Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” from the eyes of two different Eshi.

Part1: Nihonbashi〜Fukuroi

Part1: Utagawa Hiroshige
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Nihonbashi: Morning Scene”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part1: Utagawa Kunisada (Utagawa Toyokuni III)
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“View of Nihonbashi in Edo”
Collection of Chojiya

Part1: Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Toyokuni III
Fifty-three Stations by Two Brushes“Nihonbashi”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part2:Utagawa Kunisada (Utagawa Toyokuni III)
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Kyoto: The Great Bridge at Sanjo”
Collection of Chojiya

Part2:Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Toyokuni III
Fifty-three Stations by Two Brushes“Kyoto The End: The Great Bridge at Sanjo”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part2: Mitsuke〜Kyo

Part2:Utagawa Hiroshige
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Kyoto: Great Sanjo Bridge”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art*Changes may be made to the exhibit content and displayed works.

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Cooperation

Since its establishment in the Tokaido Mariko Station in 1596,
Chojiya’s tororojiru (grated yam soup) has been enjoyed for over
400 years. Today one can still experience the taste in a traditionalarchitectural setting.
https://chojiya.info/

Related Event
1. Gallery Talks by a Museum Curator|DATE|ADMISSION

September 25 (Sun.) , October 30 (Sun.) 13:00 ~ 13:30
Free *museum entrance fee is required*Language: Japanese*The maximum number of entries will be limited to 10 to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
*Once we have reached the maximum number of entries, the event will be separated into numerous sessions.
*Please collect your entry ticket at the museum shop and meet at the entrance hall at the event start time.

*The event schedule is subject to change due to special circumstances. Please check the gallery website for de-tails.

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Press Images
High-resolution data for the following 6 images are available for editorial coverage of exhibitions.
Please send your request by email or fax after reading the usage conditions on the following page.

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6Title and Credits
1. Poster ImageⒸ Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

2. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Nihonbashi: Morning Scene”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

3. Utagawa Kunisada

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“View of Nihonbashi in Edo” Collection of Chojiya

4. Utagawa Hiroshige,

Fifty-three Stations by Two Brushes“Nihonbashi”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

5. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-three Pairings for the Tokaido Road “Kyoto: Great Sanjo Bridge”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

6. Utagawa Kunisada

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Kyoto: The Great Bridge at Sanjo” Collection of Chojiya(Utagawa Toyokuni III)

Utagawa Toyokuni III(Utagawa Toyokuni III)4

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Hiroshige and Kunisada
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido by Two Eshi

Press Image Date Request
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1. Poster ImageⒸ Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

2. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Nihonbashi: Morning Scene”

3. Utagawa Kunisada

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“View of Nihonbashi in Edo”

4. Utagawa Hiroshige,

Fifty-three Stations by Two Brushes“Nihonbashi”

5. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-three Pairings for the Tokaido Road
“Kyoto: Great Sanjo Bridge”

6. Utagawa Kunisada

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road
“Kyoto: The Great Bridge at Sanjo”(Utagawa Toyokuni III)

Utagawa Toyokuni III(Utagawa Toyokuni III)

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