True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: The Gardens at Mukojima Akiba Shrine
by Inoue Yasuji
Description
The gardens at Mukojima Akiba Shrine occupied the eastern bank of the Sumida River, where the Akiba fire-prevention deity watched over the low-lying districts most vulnerable to conflagration. Yasuji's view captures the shrine garden with its combination of carefully maintained plantings and the natural informality of the riverside setting, the Sumida visible beyond. The garden was a popular destination for leisure walks from the city, offering both the pleasure of the landscape and the reassurance of the shrine's protective presence over the fire-prone urban fabric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: The Gardens at Mukojima Akiba Shrine was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: The Gardens at Mukojima Akiba Shrine depicts temples & shrines, set at Tokyo.