Hokusai Studio Tokyo

The Past Meets the Present in Your Hands

Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Experience

Create your own Hokusai masterpiece “The Great Wave”

Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Experience

Become an Edo Artisan : Recreate Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ with Your Own Hands

Experience the thrill of recreating your own masterpiece, using traditional woodblock printing tools, pigments and techniques.

Our instructors are under the mentorship of famous woodblock artists

This is a unique chance to connect with Japanese history and art, and you’ll leave with an excellent souvenir from your trip to Japan : a one-of-a-kind ‘The Great Wave Off Kanagawa’ print made by yourself.

Our teacher’

Price: ¥10,000 per person

Duration: 1.5 hours | Ages: 10+

Making Traditional art, simple and enjoyable

Recreate World-Famous Art

The subject is Hokusai’s masterpiece, known globally as “The Great Wave”. Experience the thrill of completing this iconic artwork yourself…

Easy for Beginners

No carving required. With laser-cut woodblocks, you can focus on the most enjoyable part – the printing!

Traditional art, made easy for fun

Create World-Famous Art

The subject is Hokusai’s masterpiece, known globally as “The Great Wave”. Experience the thrill of completing this iconic artwork yourself…

Easy for Beginners

No difficult carving required. With our laser-cut woodblocks, you can focus on the most enjoyable part: the printing.

VALUE: The Value of Learning, Not Just an Activity.

Cultural Immersion: Touching the Soul of Edo

This is not merely a tourist activity. It is a “cultural lesson” designed for deep understanding of the lives of the Edo people and the era’s technical innovations. Feel history with your hands.

Contrast to the Digital Age

In this digital age of information overload, the time spent layering color and engaging in manual craft is precious. Find calm focus, and savor the profound sense of accomplishment and joy of self-expression.

Authenticity: Professional Tools

We insist on using the same professional-grade tools used in Ukiyo-e production. Experience the sound of paper and block, and the true sensation only authentic tools can provide.

“We aspire to be the bridge connecting Edo and the world.”

A Message from the Organizers

Our mission is to share the world-renowned culture of Ukiyo-e and the Edo period with the global community through the art of woodblock printing. By engaging directly with Ukiyo-e, we want you to feel the Japanese aesthetic sense, the wisdom of the artisans, and the powerful energy of the Edo people. We believe this experience will enrich your Japan trip and add a splash of color to your life.

From the Hokusai Studio Tokyo Team