World-Renowned Ukiyo-e Digital Art, Immersive 500,000 People, Arrives in Aomori for the First Time in Tohoku. "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI" Opens July 11. Limited-Time Night Museum on Opening Day Announced. Ukiyo-e Dynamically Comes Alive in an Immersive Space.

"Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI" (to be held from July 11, 2026 (Sat) to August 30, 2026 (Sun) at the To-o Nippo Shinmachi Building New's Hall) will finally open. A limited-time night museum on the opening day has also been decided. (Organizers: To-o Nippo, Inc., Aomori Broadcasting Corporation, To-o Nippo Cultural Foundation)

The "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition" is an experiential digital art museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ukiyo-e in a stereoscopic video space. It features over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists such as Hokusai Katsushika, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, Utamaro Kitagawa, Sharaku Toshusai, and Kunisada Utagawa, reimagined as graphical digital art pieces enjoyable for all ages through the use of 3DCG animation and projection mapping.

"Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI" will offer a multifaceted experience of the charm of "Aomori and Ukiyo-e" through a special exhibition space, revealed for the first time, that is unique to Aomori, featuring landscape paintings of Aomori and the connection between Nebuta festivals and ukiyo-e.

In addition to deeply exploring the artistic value of ukiyo-e, the exhibition also includes content that clearly explains Edo culture, such as the daily life and entertainment of the time.

Please enjoy this limited-time immersive exhibition where numerous masterpieces of ukiyo-e, which continue to fascinate the world across eras, dynamically come alive.

[Official Website for "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI"]

https://www.ukiyoeimmersiveart.com/aomori

"Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI" Extended Hours Until 8:00 PM on Opening Day, July 11 (Sat)

Normally open until 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM), the exhibition will be open until 8:00 PM on the opening day only. Please enjoy a special night at the ukiyo-e exhibition.

<Night Museum Overview>

Date: July 11, 2026 (Sat)

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last Admission 7:30 PM)

*Normal Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Admission 5:30 PM)

Admission is possible with advance tickets and same-day tickets.

Tsugaru Crafts Select Shop Kusamura Produce Shop Opens

Tsugaru Crafts Select Shop Kusamura Produce Shop Opens

A shop produced by "Kusamura," a popular shop in Dote-machi, Hirosaki City, which selects traditional Aomori crafts with a contemporary sensibility, will open adjacent to the Ukiyo-e exhibition venue. This shop is supported for its "quality art that blends into daily life" with its雑貨 (zakka - miscellaneous goods) that fuse the meticulous handiwork of artisans with modern design.

It is also possible to use the merchandise shop only. There are many attractive goods, including limited-edition exhibition items and Aomori souvenirs. Please visit the venue.

Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI

Exhibition Overview

[Name] Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI

[Dates] July 11, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Admission 5:30 PM) *No closing days during the exhibition period

[Venue] To-o Nippo Shinmachi Building New's Hall (2-2-11 Shinmachi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture)

[Content] This is an immersive experiential digital art museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ukiyo-e in nine stereoscopic video spaces. It features over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists such as Hokusai Katsushika, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, Utamaro Kitagawa, Sharaku Toshusai, and Kunisada Utagawa, reimagined as graphical digital art pieces enjoyable for all ages through the use of 3DCG animation and projection mapping.

"Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI" offers a multifaceted experience of the charm of Edo culture (present-day Tokyo) through special spaces and presentations revealed for the first time. In addition to deeply exploring the artistic value of ukiyo-e, the exhibition also includes content that clearly explains Edo culture, such as the daily life and entertainment of the time.

[Tickets]

<Prices>

Advance Tickets

Same-Day Tickets

Adult/General

1,600 yen

1,800 yen

High School/Junior High School Students

800 yen

1,000 yen

3 years old - Elementary School Students

500 yen

600 yen

*Free admission for children 2 years and under. *Re-entry is not permitted. *You may be asked to present your student ID or age verification at the venue on the day of your visit.

<Group Discount> *For groups of 20 or more, you can enter at the group discount price (advance ticket price) if you wish. Please contact the Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition Aomori Office (017-718-8775, Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) in advance.

<Discount for Persons with Disabilities, etc.>

Admission Fee

University Students/General

900 yen

High School/Junior High School Students

500 yen

3 years old - Elementary School Students

300 yen

*All disability discounts are half the price of same-day tickets (one accompanying person free). *This discount is only available at the venue ticket counter. *Please present your disability certificate.

[Ticket Purchase Locations]

<Online Sales>

Rakuten Travel Ticket

Pomitto! Ticket

GETTIIS

<In-Store Sales>

Lawson, Ministop in-store Loppi (L-code: 22173)

Linkstation Hall Aomori

Sunroad Aomori

Narita Honten Shinmachi Store

Aomori Kenmin Seikatsu Kyodo Kumiai (All stores in Aomori City)

Sakurano Department Store Aomori Main Store/Hirosaki Store

ELM Information

Aeon Mall Shimoda

LaLaport

[Organizers] To-o Nippo, Inc., Aomori Broadcasting Corporation, To-o Nippo Cultural Foundation

[Sponsors] Aomori Prefecture, Aomori Prefectural Board of Education, Aomori Prefectural PTA Federation, Aomori Prefectural Association of Public Kindergartens and Children's Gardens Directors, Aomori Prefectural Private Kindergarten Federation, Aomori Prefectural Social Welfare Council, Aomori Prefectural Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation, Aomori International Tourism and Convention Association, Aomori Tourism and Convention Association, Aomori Shinmachi Shopping Street Promotion Association, The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, The Iwate Nippo, The Akita Sakigake Shimpo, TV Iwate, ABS Akita Broadcasting

[Patrons] Aomori Michinoku Bank, Aoi Mori Shinkin Bank

Northeast Electric Power Co., Inc. Aomori Branch, Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, J-POWER, To-o Nippo Retailer Association

[Special Patron] Aomori Kenmin Kyosai Seikatsu Kyodo Kumiai

[Ukiyo-e Advisor] Masumi Horiguchi

[Planning and Production] HITOHATA, TV Aichi

[Exhibition Official Instagram] @ukiyoeimmersiveart

#動き出す浮世絵展 #ukiyoeimmersiveart

Past Venue Record Photos

- HITOHATA Inc. Company Profile

HITOHATA Inc.

HITOHATA Inc. is a digital creative company that provides digital content integrating art and technology. Since its establishment in 2019, it has produced and directed over 80 projection mapping and immersive art museum events and projects in Japan and overseas, based in Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Milan.

From world-class projection mapping and immersive art museums such as "National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping" and "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition," to immersive shows that fuse traditional performing arts like Noh, Kabuki, and Japanese dance with holographic screens and projection visuals, and digital installations and immersive dinners that combine ikebana and Japanese cuisine with interactive experiences in traditional buildings such as old private houses and restaurants. They also create 3DCG animations where folding screen paintings and colorful prints dynamically move, and VR/AR/Metaverse that recreate cultural assets in virtual space. By leveraging cutting-edge digital technology, regional cultural tourism resources, and Japanese traditional culture, they continue to challenge the DX (Digital Transformation) of cultural tourism.

[Company Name] HITOHATA Inc. (English Name: HITOHATA, INC.)

[Representative Director] Takeaki Higashiyama

[Established] July 1, 2019

[Capital] 59.71 million yen

[Locations]

(Nagoya Head Office) *Headquarters

2-14-1 Nagone Campus 3F 3-2, Nishiku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 451-0042

(Tokyo Office)

17F Shibuya Fukuras, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0043

(Osaka Office)

1F Breeze Tower, 2-4-9 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0001

(Milano Office) (HITOHATA MILANO S.R.L.) Via Washington Giorgio, 70, 2° Piano, 20146 Milano MI, ITALY

[Business Activities]

Digital Content Business (Projection Mapping, Immersive Art Museum, Immersive Show, Laser Mapping, Digital Installation, Digital Illumination, Immersive Dinner, 3DCG Animation, VR/AR/Metaverse)

Digital Communication Business (Promotional Movies, Digital Marketing, Campaigns, Branding, Public Relations)

[Awards]

Excellence Award, "Projection Mapping Tokyo Award" (Organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and The Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau) (for "ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 Projection Mapping at Senso-ji Temple's Hozomon, Five-Story Pagoda, and Important Cultural Property Nitenmon")

Excellence Award, Project Division, "CJPF Award 2025" (Organized by Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform (Secretariat: Intellectual Property Strategy Promotion Office, Cabinet Office)) (for "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition")

32nd Winner, "UPGRADE with TOKYO" (Organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government) (for "Edo Castle Outer Moat Projection Mapping Project for Water's Edge Revitalization")

Incentive Award, Video Division, "Cool Japan Contest 2020" (Organized by the Cabinet Office and KADOKAWA) (for "DRONE x NINJA DAIJUJI")

Gold Winner, Experiential & Immersive - Exhibition Experience Division, "MUSE Creative Awards 2026" (Organized by IAA (International Awards Associate)) (for "Ukiyo-e Immersive Art Exhibition" / "Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition")

Gold Winner, Experiential & Immersive - Interactive Outdoor Event Division, "MUSE Creative Awards 2026" (Organized by IAA (International Awards Associate)) (for "ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 Projection Mapping at Senso-ji Temple's Hozomon, Five-Story Pagoda, and Important Cultural Property Nitenmon")

And others

[Website] https://www.hitohata.jp/

[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/c/HITOHATAINC/