Kami Daigoji Temple

A woodblock print depicting the upper precinct of Daigo-ji, a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Fushimi ward of Kyoto. Kami Daigo-ji, the mountaintop portion of the temple complex, requires a strenuous hike through cedar forest to reach and rewards visitors with ancient wooden halls nestled among towering trees. Unlike the more accessible lower precincts known for cherry blossoms, the upper area retains a remote, austere quality. Nakazawa captures this secluded mountain temple setting, where moss-covered stone steps lead between weathered structures dating back centuries. The composition likely emphasizes the interplay of massive tree trunks and modest temple buildings that gives Kami Daigo-ji its contemplative atmosphere.