True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Koromogawa River Below Tenno-ji Temple
by Inoue Yasuji
Description
The Koromogawa River flows below Tenno-ji Temple in the Yanaka district, and Yasuji depicts this atmospheric combination of moving water and temple architecture in one of his more contemplative compositions. Tenno-ji was one of the large Yanaka temple complexes that survived the Meiji abolition of Buddhism relatively intact, its grounds providing a green and reflective space amid the densely built residential neighborhoods of the upper city. The river, small and quick, adds a quality of natural movement to the otherwise still architectural scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Koromogawa River Below Tenno-ji Temple was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Koromogawa River Below Tenno-ji Temple depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and rivers & lakes, set at Tokyo.