Noodle shop at Horyuji Temple village

A meisho-e (famous-place picture) of the village surrounding Hōryū-ji, the seventh-century temple complex in Nara prefecture. Rather than turning to the temple's well-known architecture, Kazuma directs attention to a humble noodle shop nearby — a characteristically sosaku hanga choice that prioritises lived everyday experience over monumental tradition. The image likely shows a low wooden eatery with shop curtains (noren) and signage, perhaps with figures seated or a vendor at work. The mokuhanga medium suits the rough textures of village architecture; the wood grain itself can contribute to the description of weathered timber and earth surfaces. This treatment aligns Kazuma with sosaku hanga peers such as Hiratsuka Un'ichi, who likewise documented temple-town atmosphere through quotidian detail rather than ceremonial grandeur, and reflects the movement's broader interest in regional Japan beyond its metropolitan centres.