Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji)
by Kawase Hasui
by Kawase Hasui
The Souvenirs of Travel series (First, Second, and Third Series, 1919–1922) represents Hasui's earliest major publishing relationship with Watanabe Shozaburo. Pre-earthquake impressions (before September 1923) are the rarest — the Kanto Earthquake destroyed Watanabe's workshop and most original blocks, making surviving early round-seal impressions exceptionally valuable at $2,500–$8,000. Post-earthquake editions were printed from recut blocks and trade at lower prices.
Kosho Temple at Himi in Etchu, from the Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series published on 6 September 1921, depicts a Buddhist temple at Himi on the Toyama Bay coast — likely Koshoji, one of the historic temples in the town's well-preserved Edo-period neighborhood. Himi's temple district, backed by mountains with the expansive view of Toyama Bay and the Tateyama range beyond, gave Hasui an architectural subject set within one of Japan's most dramatically scenic coastal landscapes. The specific September date suggests this was produced during active summer-fall travel, with the Etchu coast providing the Second Series' westernmost subjects.
伏見稲荷
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
Uji Byodoin no ichibu
1921
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 6 September 1921.
Yes — Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji) is part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series series by Kawase Hasui.
Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji) uses Bokashi, on color woodblock print.
Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (6 September 1921).
Kosho Temple, Himi, Etchu, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series" (Tabi miyage dai nishu, Etchu Himi Koshoji) depicts temples & shrines and travel scenes.
