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Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 7

7 Fujisawa - The village by the edge of a stream, and a bridge leading to it, over which people are passing. In background, overlooking the village on a wooded hill, above the mists, stands the temple Yugi-o-ji; in the foreground a torii, and close to it four blind men following each other by the bank of the stream. This station was crowded with pilgrims visiting the famous temple at this station, and the neighbouring shrine. The imposing buildings of Yugyoji Temple (established in 1325) stand on a hillside in the background. The torii (archway) leads to the Enoshima Benten Shrine which is dedicated to the Goddess of Music. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4) Date: 1831 - 1834

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The approach to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The view of the Ichino torii from the front approach to Toshogu. Ten stone steps called sennin masusugata stand in front of this stone torii. People other than warriors, such as farmers and townspeople, could only go this far when paying respects to the temple. The ditch in the centre and gentle slope difference have been buried and do not exist today. To the right of the approach is Rinoji Temple, and a man walks with a balancing pole to the left.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐13‐0]

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A torii gate at Hachimangu Shrine,Mt. Tamuke

Judging from the view, this is a torii gate of Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine next to Todaiji Temple.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Tokyo Shokon-sha Shrine

Yasukuni Shinto Shrine was established at Kudan on June 29, 1869 to commemorate the soldiers who died in the Boshin War. Originally called Shokonsha, it was renamed Yasukuni Jinja on June 4, 1879 but continued to be called Shokonsha for some time after the name change. The bronze torii gate was built on December 31, 1887. The gate was built after the name change, but the caption says, Shokonsha temple.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number87‐3‐0]

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Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond), Todaiji Temple

This is Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond) located at the southeast of Chumon Gate of Todaiji Temple. Since Mt. Wakakusa is visible afar, this is the view from the Nanboku (lit. South-North) approach to the temple when facing southeast. The stairs at west of Nakashima Island and a torii gate are present. People originally entered from the west, however, at present the entrance is from the back east side.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐3‐0]

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Kiga Spa

This is the spa town of Kiga before the new road to Miyagino opened in 1889. The torii gate a little far back is Yakushido ( a Buddhist temple hall housing a statue of the Buddha of healing,) and the building on the left is Yuyoin. The buildings before them belong to Kameya Inn. The house on the right is Jindairo. Matsuzakaya Inn is across from it on the other side of Susawa River. The building with a white wall on the left is Chokairo of Matsuzakaya Inn. Finally the one in the foreground is Sengokuya. Hayakawa Rver is visible on the right and continues to Kiga Valley.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐23‐0]

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A teahouse at Katase

These are Katoya and Kashihaya in front of Ryukoji Temple. The torii gate and lanterns of Ryukomyo Shinto Shrine are visible on the right. Gakushuin (Peer's School) designated Katase Beach as a place for swimming lessons in 1891. The three-story Kashiwaya with its veranda evokes the atmosphere of the time. At present, the Enoshima Electric Railway passes in the left foreground of the photograph.==Date:unknown, Place:Fujisawa, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐56‐0]

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The main approach to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Omote-sando approach to Nikko Toshogu is viewed from Nakayama Street. The ditch in the centre no longer exists. At the end of the approach is Toshogu. The stone torii and Omotemon (Niomon) can be seen in the cedar grove. The Hyakumonozoroe Sennin Gyoretsu (1,000 Samurai Procession Festival) passes along this approach. The Sanbutsu-do of Rinoji Temple is to the left.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number47‐23‐0]

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West Gate at Shitennoji Temple

The stone torii at the center of this photo is the oldest torii in Japan, built by Ninsho who was the Betto (Intendant) of Shitenoji, in 1294.==Date:unknown, Place:Osaka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐87‐0]

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A shrine

A view of tranquil temple compounds. A person prays in the left building and another person stands in front of the torii, giving the picture a slight vivacious feeling.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐7‐0]

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Miidera temple and nagara shrine

This is the Nagara Shrine to the south of Miidera (Sonjoji). During the Asuka Era, Emperor Tenchi became a disciple of Takehaya Susanoo no Mikoto and worshipped the deity of Iwakuradani at Nagarayama. In 860, the high-ranking priest Enchin is said to have co-enshrined Oyama Kuino Mikoto here and worshipped it as the guardian of Enjoji.==Date:unknown, Place:Otsu, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐44‐0]

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The approach to shibanoankokuden temple

The Toshogu Ankokuinden built south of the Zojoji compounds in Shiba. Ankokuin is the Buddhist name of Ieyasu. A torii, Korean dogs, and several people can be seen on the approach.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number22‐12‐0]

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Torii gate of YOKOHAMA bentensha shrine

Taken by Beato. Written Entrance to Matsugae temple near Nagasaki , but this is the pine boulevard and torii in the western part of a Japanese village in Yokohama. This shrine was the guardian of Yokohama village and was called Suboshi Benzaitensha .==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number17‐11‐0]

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Omizusha,a basin,at nikko toshogu shrine

From the left are Omizusha, Rinzo and the bronze torii. The water basin of the Omizusha and twelve square pillars are made of granite, and the Chinese-style barge board has carvings of cod and flying dragons. Issaikyo (complete collection of the Buddhist Scriptures) and statues of the Fudaishi father and son are stored in the Rinzo. The bronze torii was constructed by private donations from Tokugawa Hidetada. There is a bell tower to the upper right.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number14‐15‐0]

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The front entrance to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Past the Ichino torii from the front approach, the red-painted Toshogu front gate is seen at the top of the steps. At present, statues of Nio stand to the left and right, and Korean dogs are placed to the right and left of the back. The front is in the style of a Buddhist temple and the back is in the style of a Shinto Shrine. In accordance with the Shintoism and Buddhism separation order of 1872, there was a time when the Nio statues in the front were moved to the back of the Daiyuin Nio Gate and the Korean dogs were moved to the front. This is a photo of that period. The caption reads Nio Gate .==Date:4th - 30th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐9‐0]

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine

The compounds of Toshugu in Ueno with the stone lanterns seen from the side of the main hall. The Myojin torii donated by Sakai Tadayo is seen in the rear. The 250 stone lanterns and 50 bronze lanterns were contributed by war lords from all over Japan.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐1‐0]

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The front entrance to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Going through the Ichino Torii from the Omote Sando (front approach), visitors see the red painted Toshogu front gate above the stone steps. At present, the Nio statue is placed to the left and right of the front, and Komainu (Korean dog) to the right and left of the rear. The front is done in the style of a temple, and the back in the style of a shrine. Under the Shintoism Buddhism division order issued in 1871, the front statue of Nio was moved to the back of Niomon of Daiyuin, and for a time the Komainu were placed in the front. The caption says Ichinomon instead of Niomon.==Date:4th - 30th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number6‐26‐0]

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Bronze torii gate of nikko toshogu shrine

Above the stone walls is the temple compound in front of the Yomei Gate (right ). To the right and left are scaffold towers with a bell and a drum. The photo portrays only the drum tower on top of the right side of the Bronze Torii. To the side of the drum edifice is the hanging lantern and turning lantern presented by the Dutch.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐28‐0]