Near Yasaka Shrine
- Date:
- Not set
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$200–$2,000. Temple scenes are among the most popular subjects for this artist. Good temple/seasonal scenes: $500–$1,200. Key value factors: Kotozuka's Kyoto prints are popular and affordable. Seasonal temple scenes and garden views are most sought after.
Description
The area near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district encompasses some of the most traditional streetscapes in the city — the shrine's lantern-hung approaches, the hanamikoji street with its preserved machiya townhouses, and the edge of Maruyama Park where the great cherry tree blooms each spring. Kotozuka's print of this neighborhood captures the layered atmosphere of a district where the sacred, the commercial, and the natural coexist in the densely organized space that defines Kyoto's urban character.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Near Yasaka Shrine was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in Not set.
Near Yasaka Shrine depicts temples & shrines.