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Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

東海道五十三次

by Katsushika Hokusai1804–180655 prints

About This Series

Hokusai's Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido is an early series depicting the post stations along the great Eastern Sea Road (Tokaido) connecting Edo to Kyoto. While less famous than Hiroshige's later treatment of the same subject, Hokusai's version demonstrates his distinctive bold graphic style and focus on human figures and activities at each station.

Prints in This Series (12)

Fujisawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Fujisawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Hiratsuka, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Hiratsuka, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Hodogaya, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Hodogaya, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Ishiyakushi, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Ishiyakushi, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Kanagawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Kanagawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Kawasaki, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Kawasaki, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Nihonbashi, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Nihonbashi, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Odawara, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Odawara, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Oiso, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Oiso, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Shinagawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Shinagawa, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Shono, from an untitled series of the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido

Shono, from an untitled series of the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido

c. 1804

Color woodblock print; kokonotsugiri-ban

Totsuka, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Totsuka, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woodblock print

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series?

Hokusai's Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido is an early series depicting the post stations along the great Eastern Sea Road (Tokaido) connecting Edo to Kyoto. While less famous than Hiroshige's later treatment of the same subject, Hokusai's version demonstrates his distinctive bold graphic style and focus on human figures and activities at each station.

How many prints are in the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series?

The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series contains 55 prints, created by Katsushika Hokusai between 1804–1806.

Who created the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series?

The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎), produced between 1804–1806.

Can I see all prints from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series?

We currently have 12 of 55 known prints from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.

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