Title : Kinryüzan Temple, Asakusa

Artist : Utagawa Hiroshige

Date : 1856

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Source : Honolulu Museum of Art
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Description : The Kinryüzan Temple (also often called Sensö-ji Temple) is located in northern Tokyo. This print depicts a view from the Kaminarimon gate with its large hanging lantern, across the snow covered temple precinct. Even now, this temple maintains the appearance seen here, attracting many visitors. This print is also an example of how Hiroshige incorporated Western perspective. 2003

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