Locations in Japanese Prints
Japanese woodblock prints often depict iconic locations across Japan and beyond. Browse the places that inspired generations of printmakers, from sacred mountains and ancient temples to bustling urban scenes.
Arashiyama
嵐山
3 prints
Scenic district in western Kyoto, famous for its bamboo grove, monkey park, and the Togetsukyo bridge over the Oi River.
Asakusa
浅草
2 prints
Historic entertainment district in Tokyo centered around Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple. A perennial subject for ukiyo-e and shin-hanga artists.
Benares
ベナレス
1 print
Ancient holy city on the Ganges River in India (also known as Varanasi). Depicted by Hiroshi Yoshida during his travels.
Chion-in
知恩院
4 prints
Head temple of the Jodo school of Buddhism in Kyoto, famous for its massive sanmon gate and temple bells.
Daimonji
大文字
1 print
Mountainside in Kyoto where the character 大 is lit during the Obon festival's Gozan no Okuribi fire ceremony.
Fushimi Inari
伏見稲荷大社
3 prints
Shinto shrine in Kyoto famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates lining hillside paths.
Gion
祇園
5 prints
Kyoto's famous geisha district, known for traditional wooden machiya houses, the Gion Festival, and atmospheric evening streets.
Hakone
箱根
1 print
Mountain resort town near Tokyo, famous for hot springs, Lake Ashi, and views of Mount Fuji.
Heian Shrine
平安神宮
4 prints
Shinto shrine in Kyoto built in 1895 to celebrate the 1,100th anniversary of the capital's founding. Known for its large torii gate and gardens.
Kamakura
鎌倉
4 prints
Coastal city south of Tokyo, former seat of the Kamakura shogunate. Famous for the Great Buddha and numerous temples.
Kanazawa
金沢
1 print
City on the Sea of Japan coast, famous for Kenroku-en garden, samurai districts, and traditional crafts.
Kinkaku-ji
金閣寺
4 prints
The Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, a Zen temple whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf. One of Japan's most photographed landmarks.
Kiyomizu Temple
清水寺
5 prints
Iconic hilltop Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto, famous for its wooden stage with panoramic views. One of Kyoto's most depicted landmarks.
Kyoto
京都
41 prints
The ancient imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years. Renowned for its temples, shrines, gardens, and traditional arts, and a primary subject for woodblock print artists.
Lake Chuzenji
中禅寺湖
2 prints
Scenic lake near Nikko formed by volcanic activity, surrounded by mountains and famous for autumn foliage.
Lake Towada
十和田湖
1 print
Caldera lake on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures, known for its deep blue waters and virgin beech forests.
Maekawa
前川
1 print
Area known for a famous rain scene by Shiro Kasamatsu, one of the most celebrated nocturnal shin-hanga prints.
Maruyama Park
円山公園
1 print
Kyoto's most famous park for cherry blossom viewing, located near Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama district.
Matsushima
松島
8 prints
A bay with over 200 pine-clad islands, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views (Nihon Sankei). Frequently depicted in landscape prints.
Miyajima
宮島
6 prints
Sacred island in Hiroshima Bay, famous for the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Mount Fuji
富士山
30 prints
Japan's highest peak and most iconic natural landmark. Sacred mountain depicted by virtually every major landscape print artist from Hokusai to Yoshida.
Mount Yoshino
吉野山
1 print
Mountain in Nara Prefecture famous as Japan's premier cherry blossom viewing site, with over 30,000 cherry trees.
Nara
奈良
10 prints
Japan's first permanent capital, famous for its ancient temples, Great Buddha, and free-roaming deer in Nara Park.
Nikko
日光
7 prints
Mountain town north of Tokyo famous for the ornate Toshogu shrine complex, waterfalls, and the sacred Shinkyo bridge.
Osaka
大阪
4 prints
Japan's second largest city, known for its castle, vibrant street culture, and role as a historic commercial center.
Sagano
嵯峨野
1 print
Area in western Kyoto encompassing the famous bamboo grove and rural landscapes near Arashiyama.
Sanchi
サーンチー
1 print
Buddhist complex in Madhya Pradesh, India, with famous stone gateways and stupas. Depicted by Hiroshi Yoshida during his India travels.
Seto Inland Sea
瀬戸内海
7 prints
The body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Its sailing boats and island landscapes inspired Hiroshi Yoshida's famous series.
Shiba
芝
3 prints
District in central Tokyo known for Zojoji Temple and its views of Tokyo Tower (formerly, of traditional cityscapes).
Shinobazu Pond
不忍池
7 prints
A large pond in Ueno Park, Tokyo, famous for lotus flowers in summer. A beloved subject for nocturnal and seasonal prints.
Shirakawa
白川
2 prints
A canal-lined street in Kyoto's Gion district, famous for weeping willows, stone bridges, and traditional atmosphere.
Sumida River
隅田川
2 prints
Major river flowing through Tokyo, historically important for commerce and festivals. Subject of countless ukiyo-e and shin-hanga prints.
Taj Mahal
タージ・マハル
4 prints
The famous marble mausoleum in Agra, India. Depicted by Hiroshi Yoshida during his travels through South Asia.
Teradomari
寺泊
2 prints
Fishing town on the Sea of Japan coast in Niigata Prefecture, depicted by Hasui in his famous evening rain scene.
Tokyo
東京
44 prints
Japan's capital and largest city, formerly known as Edo. A major subject for shin-hanga and ukiyo-e artists depicting urban life, temples, rivers, and seasonal scenes.
Tsuta Onsen
蔦温泉
1 print
Remote hot spring in Aomori Prefecture, set in beech forests. Depicted by Hasui as a snow-covered winter scene.
Ueno
上野
5 prints
Historic district in Tokyo known for Ueno Park, museums, temples, and Shinobazu Pond. A frequent subject in Edo and modern prints.
Yanaka
谷中
2 prints
Old shitamachi neighborhood in Tokyo known for its temple-lined streets and traditional atmosphere.
Zojoji Temple
増上寺
4 prints
Major Pure Land Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Shiba district, closely associated with the Tokugawa shoguns. Kawase Hasui's snow scene here is among the most famous shin-hanga prints.