Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige ― Comedians of the Edo: Yaji and Kita

Exhibition Contents

“Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige,” a comedic novel written by Jippensha Ikku, was one of the bestsellers during the Edo period. This novel sparked interest in travel along the Tōkaidō highway, delighting people during the Edo period with the humorous adventures of Yaji and Kita, as well as the local specialties and famous sights featured along the route. This exhibition features ukiyo-e prints and illustrated books inspired by the popularity of Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige, including “Tōkaidōchū Kurige no Yajiuma” written by Ochiai Yoshiiku.

The series Fifty-three Stations of the Toukaidou Corner

The Pictures of Comical Shank’s Mare Tour of the Fifty-three Stations (Sugoroku)

Fujisawa Inn Corner

Souvenir of Enoshima

Enoshima Corner

Fujisawa, from the series “Toukai-douchu Kurige-no Yajiuma (Shank’s Mare : Tour of the Toukaidou Highway)”

Special Exhibition Corner

Kyoto, from the series “Toukai-douchu Kurige-no Yajiuma (Shank’s Mare : Tour of the Toukaidou Highway)”