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1In Celebration of Japan Heritage Certification
Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art andYui Honjin Park Joint Collaboration EventFifty-Three Stations ofthe Tokaido with Yaji Kita
September 14 (Tue.) ~ November 14 (Sun.) 2021
Part1

September 14 (Tue.) ~ October 17 (Sun.)

Part2

October 19 (Tue.) ~ November 14 (Sun.)

Organizer: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Designated Manager: NPO Hexaproject
Cosponsor: Tōkaidō Yui-shuku Exchange Center
Cooperation: Yamadaichi Co., Ltd. / Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
Japan Heritage Promotion Council, Travel the Suruga Province
Sponsorship: The Chunichi ShinbunOutline

Jippensha Ikku’ s comic book, “Tōkai dōchū Hizakurige (Shanks’ Pony along the Tōkaidō)” featuring the adventures ofYajirobei and Kitahachi was a best-seller that spanned for a total of 21 years including the original publication in 1802 andthe sequel. The Hizakurige drove the travel boom during the Edo era and the increasing interest for travel led toHiroshige’ s Ukiyo-e Hanga, “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō”. This exhibition will explore the adventures of theHizakurige with two of Hiroshige’ s Tōkaidō Ukiyo-e Hanga series, “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” (Hoeidō Edition)and “Tōkaidō Road” (Reisho Tōkaidō). Enjoy a trip on the Tōkaidō in the Edo era with Kita and Yaji.

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Hours: 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Last admission; 30mins. Before closing time)
Closed: Mondays (If it falls on a holiday, then the following Weekday)
Newyear holidays (12/28~1/4)
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 a
25-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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Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Yaji Kita

Travel Boom and Hiroshige’ s “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō”
The late Edo era was a time in which travel became more accessible as roads and post-towns wereimproved, politics were stable, currency were exchangeable as they were of the same weights andmeasures, and marine transportation/vessels were improved. In addition, Jippensha Ikku’ s comic book,“Tōkai dōchū Hizakurige (Shanks’ Pony along the Tōkaidō)” published in 1802 inspired many people totravel as Yajirobei and Kitahachi’ s comical encounters suggested surprises and drama on the road. This
unprecedented mega-hit also had a large impact on Ukiyo-e, which eventually led to the advent ofHiroshige’ s “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” and popularity that would last for years to come. The
exhibition will exhibit “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” (Hoeidō Edition) published around 1833 and“Tōkaido Road” (Reisho Tokaido) published from 1849 to 1852. Each session will exhibit two of Hiroshige’ s
Tōkaido series. Enjoy a short virtual trip back to the Edo era.
●What is “Tōkai dōchū Hizakurige(Shanks’ Pony along the Tōkaidō)”
Published during 1802 and 1814. A comic book byJippensha Ikku, which is based on the adventure of
Yajirobei and Kitahachi leaving Edo and the many troubles
they encounter on the way to Ise Jingu.

Kitahachi

YajirobeiJippensha Ikku
Shanks’ Pony along the Tōkaidō “Beginning”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part1 “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” 55 pieces
Published about 1833 - this is a series of work called “Hoeidō Edition” as it was published by Hoeidō.

Part1: Utagawa Hiroshige
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Mariko: The Famous Teahouse”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part1: Utagawa Hiroshige
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Goyu: Women Soliciting Travelers”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part2 “Tōkaidō Road” 55 pieces
Published during 1849 and 1852 - this is a series of work called “Reisho Tōkaidō” as the title is written in
Clerical script (Reisho script).

Part2: Utagawa Hiroshige
Tōkaidō Road “Yui”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

Part2: Utagawa Hiroshige
Tōkaidō Road “Yokkaichi: Crossroads at Hinaga Village and Road to Ise Shrine”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

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“Japan Heritage” and “Two Mountain Passes Eight Stations”● What is “Japan Heritage”“Japan Heritage” is certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs tostories of national culture and tradition through historical qualities andcharacteristics of regions. The objective is for regions to maintain andutilize many forms of beautiful cultural assets that are essential in
telling a story, and to strategically transmit these stories both

domestically and internationally to revitalize activities and awareness.
In 2020, Fujieda city and Shizuoka city jointly applied for and wascertified the “Japan Heritage” with “Japan’ s first “journey boom” byYaji and Kita, who traveled the Suruga province -A Tōkaidō guidebook
drawn by comic books and Ukiyo-e”.

● What is “Two Mountain Passes Eight Stations”“Two Mountain Passes Eight Stations” is a collective name that refers
to the eight post towns of Kambara, Yui, Okitsu, Ejiri, Fuchū, Mariko,Okabe, and Fujieda along the old Tōkaidō in the cities of Fujieda andShizuoka, as well as the two difficult mountain passes: Satta mountainpass between Yui and Okitsu and the Utsunoya mountain passbetween Mariko and Okabe.

Part1: Utagara HiroshigeFifty-three Station of the Tōkaidō road “Yui Yui River”
Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art Collection

Related Event
1. Lecture: The Development of “Hizakurige” Remake“Tōkai dōchū Hizakurige” (Shanks’ Pony along the Tōkaidō) has generated many inspired pieces;
however, as the original Kokkeibon (comic book) did not have many illustrations, there are somepieces that have been remade into picture books or Ukiyo-e Hanga. We will discuss other media
developments of Gesaku (popular literature) while looking at other exhibited works.

|PRESENTER

Konita Seiji (Professor of Shizuoka University)|ADMISSIONFree *museum entrance fee is required|DATE3October 23 (Sat.) 13:30 ~ 15:00|REGISTRATION Applications accepted by telephone (054-375-4454) orthrough our website.

Space are limited to the first 10 people(pre-registration recommended)*Changes may be made to the exhibit content and displayed works.

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2. Gallery Talks by a Museum Curator|DATE

September 26 (Sun.) , October 24 (Sun.) 13:00 ~ 13:30|ADMISSIONFree *museum entrance fee is required*Language: Japanese*Meeting place is the entrance hall of the museum.
*No pre-registration needed; unlimited enrollment

Special Exhibition: Hiroshige × ○○ × Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Utagawa Hiroshige’ s “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” is familiarized and used commonly invarious designs today. As a collaborative project by Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum ofArt and Yui Honjin Park, a collaboration exhibition will be held with the corporation that presented
Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art’ s collection, “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō”
at an event in 2021.

|LOCATION

Tōkaidō Yui-shuku Exchange Center|CLOSEDMondays|DATE|ADMISSION

September 14 (Tue.) ~ November 14 (Sun.) 2021
Free

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

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

2. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Yui: Satta Pass”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

3. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Mariko: The Famouse Teahouse”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

4. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Goyu: Women Soliciting Travelers”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

5. Utagawa Hiroshige

Tōkaidō Road “Yui”
Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

6. Utagawa Hiroshige

Tōkaidō Road “Yokkaichi: Crossroads at Hinaga Village and Road to Ise Shrine”
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In Celebration of Japan Heritage Certification
Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art and Yui Honjin Park
Joint Collaboration Event

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō with Yaji Kita
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Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Yui: Satta Pass”

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Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Mariko: The Famouse Teahouse”

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Fifty-Three Stations of Tōkaidō “Goyu: Women Soliciting Travelers”

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Tōkaidō Road “Yui”

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Tōkaidō Road “Yokkaichi: Crossroads at Hinaga Village and Road to Ise Shrine”

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