Hiroshige's images of Edo life—temples, bridges, markets, and seasonal celebrations—are valuable historical documents as well as masterpieces of design. His depictions of the city he loved made him the preeminent chronicler of Edo culture in prints.
Visiting Meguro Fudo — Ryusenji temple in the Meguro district, one of Edo's five great Acala shrines — this [oban](/glossary/oban) print from "Famous Places in Edo" shows pilgrims on the approach to the temple through its wooded grounds. The Fudo deity's fierce aspect protected the devoted and terrified the irreverent; the climb to the main hall through forested terrain was part of the devotional experience that drew worshippers from across the city.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Visiting the Fudo Temple in Meguro (Meguro Fudo mode), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)" was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in c. 1832/34.
Yes — Visiting the Fudo Temple in Meguro (Meguro Fudo mode), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)" is part of the Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho) series by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Visiting the Fudo Temple in Meguro (Meguro Fudo mode), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)" depicts music, temples & shrines, and famous places (meisho-e), set at Tokyo.
