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2019.08.16

1Yui Honjin Park 25th AnniversaryKonjaku Tōkaidō Station
Second Exhibition: Shizutetsu Group 100th AnniversaryShizuoka Old Railway

August 20 (Tue.) ‒ November 24 (Sun.) 2019

Part-1 August 20 (Tue.) ‒ September 23 (Mon.)

Part-2 September 25 (Wed.) ‒ October 27 (Sun.)
Part-3 October 29 (Tue.) ‒ November 24 (Sun.)

Organizer: Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art
Designated Manager: NPO Hexaproject
Cosponsor: acic inc.
Cooperation: Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd.
The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing
Yuimaru Project Executive CommitteeOutlineIn commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Yui Honjin Park / Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art, aspecial exhibition featuring Ukiyo-e of the Tōkaidō by Utagawa Hiroshige, as well as an exhibition introducing the post
towns of the Edo period and the stations on the railway constructed after the Meiji period will be open. Post towns along
the Tōkaidō developed greatly during the Edo period with the crossing of many people but the road made radical
changes in the Meiji period after the construction of the railway. Explore the history behind the post towns along theTōkaidō and the stations of the Tōkaidō Line, as well as the construction of Tōkaidō Main Line.

Ho u rsF ee

9:00 ‒ 17:00 (Last admission; 30mins. Before closing time)
Closed: Mondays (if it falls on a holiday, then the followingWeekday)
Adults: 510 (410) yen
University / High School Students: 300 (240) yen
Junior high students and younger:120 (100) yen*The admission fee will be revised from October 1st. Check Our HP
for the latest information.

* ( ) 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.
A c c es s

Access by train: Take the JR Tokaido Line and get oﬀ at
Yui Station. It is a 25-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ridefrom there.
Access by car: There are 21 parking spaces at the museum(Yui Honjin Park Parking)〒421-3103 静岡県静岡市清水区由比297-1 Tel.054-375-4454（代）Fax.054-375-5321 mail: info@tokaido-hiroshige.jp www.tokaido-hiroshige.jp

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EXHIBITION HALL
Past and present “Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road” from Nihonbashi to Kyoto
Introducing each part of the three series of Utagawa Hiroshige’ sUtagawa Hiroshige is said to have created more than 20 series based on the Tōkaidō
during his lifetime. This exhibition will feature and highlight each of the three series ofHiroshige's signature pieces, “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō”(Hoeidō Edition),“Tōkaidō”(Tsutaya edition) published by Tsutaya Kichizo, and “Sight of the Fifty-threeStations” (The Vertical Tōkaidō).

Part-1

August 20 (Tue.) - September 23 (Mon.)

Tōkaidō (Tsutaya Edition) 54 works

This series was created by Hiroshige when he was in
his early fifties. Its nickname is Tsutaya Edition as it
was published by Tsutaya Kichizō. While the prints aresmall, they depict the towns and people clearly,
showing what it was like to travel in those days.
Utagawa Hiroshige Tōkaidō “Yui” Museum Collection ▶

Part-2September 25 (Wed.) ‒ October 27 (Sun.)

Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō(Hoeidō Edition) 55 works

This series was created by Hiroshige when he wasabout 37 years old. Its nickname is Hoeidō Edition as
it was published by Hoeidō. This popular series
showed the variations of seasons and weather and waspraised for its depictions of the road & post landscape.
Utagawa Hiroshige Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Yui” Museum Collection ▶

Part-3October 29 (Tue.) ‒ November 24 (Sun.)

Sight of the Fifty-three Stations(The Vertical Tōkaidō) 55 works

Hiroshige was 59 when he started work on this series.
Its vertical orientation has led to the nickname ‘TheVertical Tōkaidō’ . There are many dynamiccompositions looking down diagonally from above in
this, the last Tōkaidō series that Hiroshige created.
Utagawa Hiroshige Sight of the Fifty-three Stations ”Yui: The Frightful Satta Pass” Museum Collection ▶

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the difference in route of the Tōkaidō
From people to railway. Introduces
and Tōkaidō Line, as well as the construction

From the west of Nagoya, the route of the Tōkaidō greatly varies from that of theTōkaidō Line. There are also differences in route between Shizuoka - Fujieda andToyohashi - Chiryū. The reasons that explain these mysteries will be introduced in themap and the Tōkaidō construction history panel.
Changing Porters and Horses at Fujieda StationTōkaidō and Tōkaidō railway▲ (Part2) Utagawa Hiroshige Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Fujieda”

Museum Collection

Originally in Japan “Eki” (the station) refers to a relay point to change a horse.

EXHIBITION ROOM

All preserved materials are to be released in celebration ofThe Shizutetsu Group 100th Anniversary at the Naganuma factory!
The current Shizuoka Railway Co., Ltd. was originally established in the name ofSunen Electric Co., Ltd. in 1919. Archives and items of the Shizuoka Railway suchas commemorative stamps, brake handles, and station signs will be exhibited incommemoration of its 100th anniversary.

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Related Event 1

2019.08.16

25th Anniversary: Free Entry Day for Shizuoka Residents

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Yui Honjin Park, we will host an appreciation
day in which we will invite Shizuoka residents for free.

□ D A T E ： September 15 (Sun.)□ W H O ： Residents, employees, students living in Shizuoka City

*Proof of residency is required for entry. *Regular admission fee for non-residents.

Related Event 2“Railway ‘Konjaku’ Talkshow” Presented by the railway Big4:DARING HONEY Yoshikawa and Minamida Manager□ G U E S T ： DARLING HONEY Masahiro Yoshikawa (Ohta Production)
Yūsuke Minamida (HoriPro)□ D A T E ： September 16 (Mon.) 13:30 – 14:30□ P L A C E ： Museum Entrance□ ADMISSION： FREE *museum entrance fee is required

Related Event 3

Ukiyo-e Demonstrations & Workshops

Demonstrations and workshops by The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation ofWoodcut Printing who continue the Edo-period techniques of woodcut printing.
All ages are welcome to participate.

□PRESENTER：The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing□ D A T E ：October 20 (Sun) Morning / 11:00 - 12:30, Afternoon / 14:00 - 15:30□ ADMISSION ：FREE *museum entrance fee is required□ REGISTRATION：Applications accepted by telephone (054-375-4454)
or through our website.
Printing workshop spaces are limited to the ﬁrst 15 people (pre-registration recommended).
Registration will close once all spaces are ﬁlled.

Related Event 4

Gallery Talks by a Museum Curator□ D A T E ：September 1 (Sun.) , October 6 (Sun.) , November 10 (Sun) 13:00 - 13:30□ ADMISSION：FREE *museum entrance fee is required□ LANGUAGE：JapaneseMeeting place is the entrance hall of the museum. No pre-registration needed; unlimited enrollment

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123456□ Titles and Credits
1.Poster image©Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

2. Utagawa Hiroshige

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

3. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Yui” Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

4. Utagawa Hiroshige

Sight of the Fifty-three Stations “Yui: The Frightful Satta Pass” Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige
Museum of Art

5. Utagawa Hiroshige

Tōkaidō “Shōno” Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

6. Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Fujieda” Collection of Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

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6Konjaku Tōkaidō Station
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1. □ Poster image©Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art

2. □ Utagawa Hiroshige

Tōkaidō “Yui”

3. □ Utagawa HiroshigeFifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Yui”

4. □ Utagawa Hiroshige

Sight of the Fifty-three Stations “Yui: The Frightful Satta Pass”

5. □ Utagawa Hiroshige

Tōkaidō “Shōno”

6. □ Utagawa Hiroshige

Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō “Fujieda”

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