This work depicts the scenery seen from Mukojima, looking out towards the Suijin Grove that protects the Suijin Shrine (currently Sumidagawa Shrine) and the Massaki area on the opposite bank of the Sumida River. During the Edo period, the embankment on the east bank of the Sumida River was one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Edo. A bold composition with a close-up of the cherry blossoms and soft colors captures the idyllic spring scenery.

Although located in the suburbs, Koganei was a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Edo. This is an evening view near Koganei Bridge, with rows of cherry trees in full bloom on both banks of the Tamagawa Josui waterway, and Mt. Fuji in the distance. The composition, with a large sky to accommodate a kyoka poem, creates a nostalgic feeling that is both beautiful and somewhat desolate.

The Ueno area in Tokyo is still a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing. From the top of Kiyomizudo Temple, which was built to resemble Kyoto's Kiyomizudera Temple, the people of Edo could see Shinobazu Pond, Nakajima Benzaiten, and the mansions of feudal lords on Hongo Plateau. The famous "Tsuki no Matsu (Moon Pine)" is also depicted on the left-hand side of the composition. The bright vermilion and the pink of the cherry blossoms are gorgeous, making this a piece full of the brightness of spring.

Hokusai captured Asukayama, which was popular as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the Edo period, from a bird's-eye view in the style of "uki-e," which incorporated the Western laws of perspective. The composition, in which the entire surface is colored in pale pink and the horizon is high, depicts the gorgeousness of spring, yet gives off a somewhat magical atmosphere.

There are also recommended cherry blossom viewing spots near Shimo-Ochiai in Mejiro, Tokyo, where the Adachi Showroom is located. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms depicted in ukiyo-e, so be sure to stop by our showroom while you're there to see the cherry blossoms.

▶︎ Otomeyama Park（2-10 Shimoochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo）
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▶︎The Jiyugakuen Myonichikan（2-13-3 Nisi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo）
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▶︎Mejiro Park（3-20-18 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo）
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Arashiyama, which has been written about in waka poems since ancient times and is known for its scenic beauty, was also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot during the Edo period. Hiroshige takes full advantage of the rich and vivid colors unique to nishiki-e to create an outstanding composition of the beautiful Arashiyama in spring, with the Togetsu Bridge that crosses the surface diagonally, the bright green of the trees, and the pink of the cherry blossoms that stands out against the blue of the Katsura River.

This is one of Hokusai's series "Famous Bridges in Various Provinces," which depicts bridges across the country. Tempozan is a man-made hill made from earth and sand from river works, offering a panoramic view of Osaka Bay from the mouth of Aji River, and was a popular tourist destination during the Edo period. This piece is a bird's-eye view capturing the entire area of Tempozan.

The cherry trees of Mt. Yoshino have been worshiped as sacred trees in the religion of Shugendo since ancient times. It is said that in the early Edo period, these cherry trees of Mt. Yoshino were transplanted to Kan'eiji Temple in Ueno, and Gotenyama in Shinagawa, famous cherry blossom viewing spots. Hokusai captured Yoshino's cherry blossom in full bloom filling the entire valley in a bold and magnificent composition.