Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 11

11 Hakone - A high peak, round the base of which, through a gorge, a daimyo's cortege is wending it's way on the left the Hakone Lake, with Fuji in the distance. The Hakone pass was the most arduous stretch of the entire Tokaido Highway. It was steep and difficult to climb, and harboured many roaming bandits. However, the pass abounded in scenic spots and hot spring resorts and continues to attact many visitors.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4)

Ando Fifty Fuji Gorge Hakone Highway Hiroshige Hoeido Hoyeido Magohachi Steep Takenouchi Tokaido Ukiyo Utagawa Woodblock

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