Ukiyo-e Printing

Description: Minamiboso is home to the Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum, dedicated to Hishikawa Moronobu, an early Edo-period artist widely regarded as the founder of ukiyo-e. Through his narrative illustrations and portraits of everyday life, Moronobu helped establish ukiyo-e as a distinct art form that captured the culture, aesthetics, and spirit of common people. Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are created through a collaborative process involving the artist, woodblock carvers, and printers, and they are now recognized worldwide as a uniquely Japanese art tradition.

In this experience, guests first enjoy a short guided tour of the museum led by knowledgeable staff, providing insight into the history of ukiyo-e and Moronobu’s legacy. Afterward, participants try their hand at printing ukiyo-e using authentic woodblocks. The finished print can be taken home as a meaningful souvenir of this hands-on cultural experience.
Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Participants: 10 people or more