Hakone Bridge & Fuji, Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912)

Tōkaidō Bridge, Hakone – View of Mount Fuji, Meiji Era

Details

• Museum-grade fine art reproduction from a hand-colored photograph from the Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan

• Captures a traditional wooden bridge in Hakone with Mount Fuji rising in the background

• Inspired by the landscapes immortalized by artists like Utagawa Hiroshige

• Ideal for collectors of Japanese travel photography, nature lovers, and timeless interior design

About the Artwork

Embark on a visual journey to Meiji-era Japan with this serene hand-colored photograph of a rustic wooden bridge spanning a quiet river in Hakone, one of the most scenic and storied locations along the historic Tōkaidō route. As your gaze follows the length of the weathered bridge—its timberwork solid yet softened by time—you arrive at the tranquil base of Mount Fuji, whose misty silhouette anchors the entire scene in contemplative grandeur.

This image speaks not only to the physical geography of Japan, but to its artistic legacy. Echoes of Hiroshige’s woodblock prints resonate in the careful framing, where foreground architecture, midground vegetation, and a sacred mountain converge in perfect visual balance. The hand-coloring, meticulously applied by Meiji-era studio artists, elevates the photograph into a painterly artifact—imbuing it with quiet emotion, harmony, and the colors of a lived memory.

This reproduction offers more than scenic beauty—it captures a moment of stillness from Japan’s rapidly transforming past, when traditional routes and natural landmarks defined both the physical and spiritual journey.