Koitsu's atmospheric night and temple scenes are his most sought-after subjects. Doi Hangaten first editions (1930s) are the most desirable; Watanabe editions are more common.
Kameido Tenjin Shrine in eastern Tokyo was famous for its wisteria trellises and arching drum bridges — distinctive curved stone bridges whose reflection in the pond below created perfect circles. Koitsu renders either the distinctive curved bridge or the shrine's torii gate against the flowering wisteria or plum that made Kameido one of Tokyo's great flower-viewing destinations each season. The [bokashi](/glossary/bokashi) treatment of the sky above the shrine complex amplifies the sacred quiet of the garden precinct.
$540
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kameido Bridge or Shrine was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Kameido Bridge or Shrine uses Bokashi, on woodblock print.
Kameido Bridge or Shrine was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Kameido Bridge or Shrine depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and bridges.
