Hiroshige's bird-and-flower prints (kacho-e) were enormously popular during his lifetime. Typically in vertical chuban or koban format, they represent the most accessible entry point for collectors of Hiroshige's work. Fine impressions retain remarkable freshness of color.
Nakanocho — the broad central avenue of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter in Edo — is shown here at night during cherry blossom season, when potted cherry trees were placed along the street and lit by lanterns to create an artificial springtime spectacle for patrons. This [oban](/glossary/oban) print from "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital" captures the quarter at its most theatrical, the blossoms glowing against the deep blue of the night sky.
Color woodblock print
Color woodblock print
Color woodblock print
Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in c. 1832/38.
Yes — Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" is part of the Famous Places in the Eastern Capital series by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Cherry Blossoms at Night on Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara Nakanocho yozakura), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)" depicts edo & tokyo, cherry blossoms, and night scenes.
