{"id":171942,"date":"2025-07-03T10:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=171942&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-07-03T10:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:46:43","slug":"ukiyoe-immersive-art-exhibition-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/ukiyoe-immersive-art-exhibition-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition FUKUOKA Opens Above Hakata Station"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new kind of immersive art museum has opened for a limited time above Hakata Station. Over 300 works by renowned ukiyo-e artists are reimagined as dynamic digital art using 3DCG animation and projection mapping, inviting visitors to step into a vividly rendered ukiyo-e world.<\/p>\n

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The exhibition is titled \u201cUkiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition FUKUOKA<\/strong>.\u201d
\nAfter stops in Nagoya, Milan, Kagoshima, and Tokyo\u2014where it drew more than 250,000 visitors\u2014this fifth edition comes to Fukuoka with several new highlights. These include a section dedicated to ukiyo-e with ties to Fukuoka and an enhanced layout of the popular \u201cWaterfall\u201d area, offering a refined and updated version of the past installations.<\/p>\n

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Photography and video recording are welcome throughout the venue. Whether you’re simply immersing yourself in the visuals or stepping into the projections to capture striking images, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the experience. (Light-colored clothing works especially well! The haori\u2014a traditional short kimono-style jacket\u2014shown in the photo is available for rent at the venue for \u00a5500 until July 11.)<\/p>\n

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The exhibition features nine themed digital spaces, each looping content that runs between 3 to 10 minutes. It’s a good idea to first take it all in at your own pace, then time your shots for the best photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

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The Fukuoka venue also introduces an olfactory element\u2014scents designed to complement the visuals and deepen the immersive experience. In the \u201cBeautiful\u201d room, themed around bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women), a delicate, refined fragrance inspired by Utamaro\u2019s Woman Holding a Comb<\/em> fills the air\u2014evoking the subtle charm and elegance of the work.<\/p>\n

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In the \u201cElegance\u201d space, which celebrates Edo-period pop culture, you’ll encounter the scent of fireworks. It pairs with dazzling visuals and a large-scale Mt. Fuji installation to create a full sensory experience.<\/p>\n

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The scents are created by Hatenko, a Japanese perfume brand that brings together traditional craftsmanship and modern expression. Their fragrances are available for purchase at the venue’s shop.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the digital installations, the exhibition also features a collection of original Edo-period ukiyo-e prints\u201428 in total, including some reproductions. Viewing the digital artworks alongside the originals offers a fresh and layered perspective on these historic pieces.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also a play area for children, making it a family-friendly outing.<\/p>\n

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The shop corner features a wide range of original items\u2014from small accessories to jackets like this one!<\/p>\n

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The venue is cool, comfortable, and directly connected to Hakata Station\u2014ideal for a solo visit or a relaxed outing with friends.
\nAnd don’t miss the decorative kazariyama<\/em> floats<\/a> for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, on display in front of Hakata Station through July 15!<\/p>\n

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Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition FUKUOKA<\/strong>
\n\u2022 6\/28 (Sat.) ~ 8\/17 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 10:00~20:00 (last admission at 19:15)
\n\u2022 JR Kyushu Hall (9F JR Hakata City, 1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>)
\n\u2022 Entry fee: \u00a52,200, HS & college \/ university students \u00a51,800, child (4 y.o ~ JHS) \u00a5900, over 65 y.o. \u00a51,900, set ticket with \u00a51,000 Kooten meal voucher: \u00a53,000, free for under 3 y.o.
\n* Receive a \u00a5100 discount on same-day ticket purchases at the venue by presenting a JQ Card or any credit card issued by Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores.
\n* Visitors may be asked to present a student ID or proof of age at the venue.
\n\u2022 Official English website<\/a><\/p>\n