Heian Shrine's famous garden in springtime is the focus of this composition, likely showcasing the weeping cherry blossoms and pond that make the shrine's inner grounds a premier hanami destination. The spring setting adds seasonal warmth and color to the architectural subject. Publisher editions typically sell for $75-$300, with the cherry blossom element boosting demand compared to non-seasonal views of the same shrine.
The Heian Shrine's great torii gate and pond garden bloom with cherry trees in this spring print by Tokuriki, the classical Heian-period architecture of Kyoto's imperial commemoration shrine framed by the pink abundance of the flowering season. Heian Shrine — built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Kyoto's founding — is one of the city's most photographed spring destinations, its Chinese-influenced architecture providing strong architectural forms against which the blossoms read with exceptional clarity. Tokuriki captures the season's peak.
Woodblock print
20th century
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
四月 (嵐山)
second half 20th century
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
六月 (千家雨景)
second half 20th century
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
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.
Heian Shrine in the Spring was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Heian Shrine in the Spring uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Heian Shrine in the Spring was published by Unsodo.
Heian Shrine in the Spring depicts temples & shrines and spring, set at Kyoto, Heian Shrine.