Kiyomigata, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue)

Series:: Famous Sights of Japan
Date:: 1896 (Meiji 29)
Medium:: Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Format:: Oban
Dimensions:: 36.4 × 24.6 cm
Source:: Harvard Art Museums

Typical Price

Exceptional or scarce Kiyochika subject in fine condition: $1,000–$5,000
Good condition print: $300–$1,000
Standard impression: $150–$500

Description

Kiyomigata — the scenic coast at Kiyomi no seki in Suruga Province, where the sea meets the pine-covered hills with Mount Fuji visible in the distance — is depicted in this 1896 [nishiki-e](/glossary/nishiki-e) from the Famous Sights of Japan series. The site's association with classical poetry (it appears in Man'yōshū verse) and its dramatic coastal setting made it one of the most evocative destinations in Kiyochika's Nihon meishō zue series, combining scenic beauty with literary resonance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kiyomigata, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親) in 1896 (Meiji 29).

Yes — Kiyomigata, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) is part of the Famous Sights of Japan series by Kobayashi Kiyochika.

Kiyomigata, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) depicts landscapes, seascapes, and mount fuji.

Kiyomigata, from the series Famous Sights of Japan (Nihon meishō zue) measures 36.4 × 24.6 cm (Oban format).