Sanjo Ohashi (Bridge of the 3rd Avenue) over the Kamo River in Kyoto is, historically, a very important bridge.  To many Japanese, it is recognized as the terminus of the Tokaido (Eastern Sea Road), the most heavily traveled route between Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo peirod (17 to 19th century).

Now the Shinkansen (a.k.a. bullet train) can take us from one city to another in less than 2.5 hours, but in those days, it took days because commoners had no means of transportation so they walked.  I can't imagine a relief travelers from Tokyo must have felt when this bridge came into view after weathering all kinds of dangers along the way.  This bridge has been a subject for many artists, the most notable being Hiroshige who made prints of all 53 stations of the Tokaido.


Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto, Japan

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on a 9 x 12 paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold