Our store is located in the place where the jihon wholesaler “Koshodo” was founded (4-11 Senzoku, Taito-ku), “almost” the birthplace of the jihon wholesaler Tsutaya, which was established by Tsutaya Juzaburo. In the Yoshiwara Saimin published by Juzaburo, you can see “Hikite-chaya Tsutaya” and “jihon wholesaler Tsutaya Juzaburo” on the left side of Gojikken-dori at the Yoshiwara Daimon Gate.

At the Ukiyo-e Cafe, we exhibit and sell ukiyo-e and old books created by Tsutaya Juzaburo’s “Koshodo”, a publisher of great achievements in the Edo period.

Even now, there are about 30 carvers and printers active in the Taito, Arakawa and Sumida wards. At Ukiyo Cafe, you can see, touch and purchase original ukiyo-e and reprinted woodblock prints made during the Edo period. Please enjoy the exhibits while enjoying hand-dripped coffee and naturally grown tea.

We hope that by running the Ukiyo-e Cafe we ​​can revitalize the Shin Yoshiwara area and promote traditional techniques.

～Shopkeeper～2025 Auspicious Day

Service Information

1. Small Ukiyo-e Museum
2. Cafe
3. Ukiyo-e, Japanese books, and souvenirs for sale
4. Shin Yoshiwara guide and woodblock printmaking experience
5. Edo seminars and classes
6. Online sales

Features

Permanent Exhibition: Tsutaya Juzaburo and his friends

A large number of ukiyo-e and Japanese books handled by Koshodo are on display, including originals and reproductions.

Monthly Exhibition

Works by artists such as Utamaro, Sharaku, Hokusai, Kitao Seien, Santo Kyoden, Kyokutei Bakin, Koigawa Harumachi, and Hosei-do Kisanji will be on display.

Reservation Form

It is located on the left side of Gojikendo Street at the Yoshiwara Daimon Gate, a place closely associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo.
It gets very busy on weekends. We recommend making a reservation in advance.

Request for use

[One Drink System]
Admission is free, but we ask that you order at least one drink per person.
Sales will be used to maintain the museum and purchase artworks. We appreciate your cooperation in ordering when you visit.

[Usage hours during peak hours]
We apologize for the inconvenience, but the museum tends to be crowded on weekends and holidays, so we have a maximum stay time of one hour from the time of entry. We ask for your understanding and cooperation with the time limit so that more customers can view the artworks.

[Tsutajyu Guide]
We offer a free 10-minute guided tour of Tsutajyu’s artworks to guests who make a reservation at our museum. Please specify whether or not you require this service when making your reservation.

[Handling of exhibits]
“Ukiyo-e Cafe Tsutaju” is a cafe where you can “see, touch, enjoy with all five senses, and purchase” woodblock prints (ukiyo-e and Japanese books). The original works from the Edo period are very delicate, so we ask that you refrain from touching them.
We will guide you so that you can handle some of the works.

[Smoking] Smoking is prohibited in the hotel at all times. Thank you for your understanding.

*Reservation form is currently being prepared.

For reservations for 6 or more people, or for same-day reservations, please contact us by phone.