Ōta Memorial Museum of Art: A Journey Through Ukiyo-e

Getting There

• Public Transport

  The Ōta Memorial Museum of Art is easily accessible by public transport. Take the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda or Fukutoshin Line to Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station. From Exit 5, it's a short 3-minute walk. Alternatively, take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station; it's a 5-minute walk from the Omotesando Exit. Tokyo Metro tickets cost between ¥180 and ¥330 depending on the distance. JR train fares from Shibuya to Harajuku are between ¥120-¥250. Consider purchasing a Suica or Pasmo card for convenient travel on all public transport.

• Walking

  From JR Harajuku Station, take the Omotesando Exit and walk down Omotesando Street towards Meiji Street. Turn left just past the Softbank cellphone store; you'll see the museum sign at the corner. From Meiji-jingumae Station, take Exit 5 and walk straight on Omotesando Street. Turn right just before the Softbank cellphone store. The museum is a short walk down this side street.

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available in Shibuya. A short taxi ride from Shibuya Station to the Ōta Memorial Museum of Art typically costs between ¥4,000 and ¥4,800 and takes approximately 7 minutes. Taxi fares in Tokyo start at ¥730 for the first 1-2 kilometers, with additional charges of ¥280 for every 280 meters. Note that fares increase late at night (10 PM - 5 AM).