A rainbow arching over a grand torii gate creates one of the most visually dramatic compositions in Tokuriki's Sacred Places series. The rare meteorological element adds a sense of the miraculous to the sacred site, setting this print apart from the more conventionally composed entries. Unsodo-published editions typically sell for $50-$250, with the distinctive rainbow motif making it a standout piece in any collection.
A rainbow arches over a torii gate in this print from Tokuriki's "Famous, Sacred and Historical Places" series — possibly depicting the great torii of Miyajima, or another of Japan's celebrated gate-and-water combinations, with the meteorological phenomenon adding an ephemeral, celebratory quality to the sacred architecture. Rainbows in Japanese tradition carry auspicious associations, and their appearance over a torii gate creates a doubly charged visual moment: the temporary meeting of sky and earth over the permanent threshold between the sacred and profane worlds.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Rainbow and Torii - Famous, Sacred and Historical Places was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Yes — Rainbow and Torii - Famous, Sacred and Historical Places is part of the Famous, Sacred and Historical Places series by Tomikichiro Tokuriki.
Rainbow and Torii - Famous, Sacred and Historical Places uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Rainbow and Torii - Famous, Sacred and Historical Places was published by Unsodo.
Rainbow and Torii - Famous, Sacred and Historical Places depicts torii gates.
