Akasaka Collection

Tokaido gojo santsugi. Akasaka. Plate No 37, c1838. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tokaido gojo santsugi. Akasaka. Plate No 37. From the series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road, c1838

Kinokuni Hill and Distant View of Akasaka Tameike, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kinokuni Hill and Distant View of Akasaka Tameike, 1857. Part of the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, no. 085, part 3: Autumn

Paulownia Plantation at Akasaka, 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Paulownia Plantation at Akasaka, 1856. From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo ( Number 48)

Akasaka (numbered 37); "Fujikawa (numbered 38)" (image 3 of 4), c1802. From Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido(Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Akasaka, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Akasaka, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. From number 37

The Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka Kiribatake), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Akasaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Tokaido with Poem (Kyoka iri Tokaido), c. 1837/42

Distant View of Akasaka Reservoir from Kinokuni Slope (Kinokunizaka Akasaka Tameike enkei), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Akasaka: Waitresses at an Inn (Akasaka)
Akasaka: Waitresses at an Inn (Akasaka, ryosha shofu no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka Kiribatake uchu yukei), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1859

Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka Kiribatake uchu yukei), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1859

Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka Kiribatake uchu yukei), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1859

Akasaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Distant View of Akasaka Reservoir from Kinokuni Slope (Kinokunizaka Akasaka Tameike enkei), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Akasaka—No. 37, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan)
Akasaka--No. 37, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Akasaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Akasaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Gyosho Tokaido, c. 1841/44

The Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka Kiribatake), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Japan - Akasaka-mitsuke, Tokyo
Japan - Akasaka-mitsuke (the approach to Akasaka Gate), Tokyo. Date: circa 1910s

Akasaka, Fujikawa, Okazaki, Chiryu, and Narumi, from the series " Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Five Stations (Tokaido gojusan eki goshuku meisho)", c. 1830/35

Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales to Japan (2 / 3) - Inspection aboard HMS Renown at Portsmouth
Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales to Japan (2/3) - Inspection aboard HMS Renown at Portsmouth, Hampshire before departure. Date: 1922

Akasaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Akasaka, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Cherry blossom & moat in Akasaka area of Tokyo, Japan
Cherry blossom and moat in the Akasaka area of Tokyo, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

No. 37 Akasaka: Inn with Serving Maids From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, 1833 (woodcut)
2562106 No. 37 Akasaka: Inn with Serving Maids From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, 1833 (woodcut) by Hiroshige

Woman Combing Her Hair at Goyu by Hokusai
Woman Combing Her Hair at Goyu: 16 Cho to Akasaka, no. 39 from a series of Stations of the Tokaido by Katsushika Hokusai (17601849). Date: 1804

Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka by Hiroshige
Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka (Akasaka kiribatake uchu yukei), no

Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Asia, Japan, Tokyo. Close-up of end view of rolls of fabric in Akasaka district of Tokyo
Japan, Tokyo. Close-up of end view of rolls of fabric in Akasaka district of Tokyo. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923. Akasaka, a residential area of Tokyo, Japan, in ruins after the earthquake of 1 September 1923

Impressive Wrought-iron Gates of The Akasaka Palace, Tokyo
Impressive Wrought-iron Gates of The Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, is one of the two State Guesthouses of Government of Japan in Tokyo

The 14th century Samurai Kusonki and his followers besieged in the castle Akasaka. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist. Print, 1809. Warfare Civil War

(1294-1336). Japanese samurai warrior
KUSUNOKI MASASHIGE (1294-1336). Japanese samurai warrior. Masashige defending the fortress of Akasaka, in the mountains of the Kii peninsula in Japan

View of Akasaka

Akasaka. Print shows travelers with paper lanterns, walking at night through a small grove of pine trees near the Akasaka station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1844 and 1848

The warrior Kusunoki barricading himself into Akasaka Castle. Print shows the samurai Kusunoki and followers defending the castle at Akasaka. Date between 1804 and 1812

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Akasaka, a vibrant district in Tokyo, Japan, is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. From its bustling streets to its serene cherry blossom-filled moats, it offers a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Dating back to the early 19th century, Utagawa Kuniyoshi immortalized Akasaka along with other famous places in his renowned series. These woodblock prints depict the charm of Akasaka-mitsuke and its neighboring towns like Fujikawa, Okazaki, Chiryu, and Narumi. In 1922, Edward, Prince of Wales embarked on an extraordinary visit to Japan. Before setting sail from Portsmouth aboard HMS Renown, he inspected the ship meticulously—a moment captured forever in time. The allure can also be found in Hiroshige's masterpiece "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido. " Station number 37 showcases an inn adorned with serving maids—an enchanting sight that transports you back to ancient times. Hokusai's mesmerizing artwork titled "Woman Combing Her Hair at Goyu" further adds to Akasaka's mystique. The delicate strokes capture a private moment frozen for eternity. Another iconic piece by Hiroshige portrays "Night Rain at the Paulownia Grove at Akasaka, " evoking a sense of tranquility amidst nature's embrace. This print encapsulates the beauty that unfolds when raindrops dance upon leaves under moonlit skies. As time progressed into the late 19th century and beyond, photographs began capturing glimpses into life within this dynamic district. Vintage images reveal snapshots from circa 1880s showcasing an evolving urban landscape while retaining elements that make Akasaka unique. Venturing beyond artistry and photography lies another facet—Akasaka as a thriving commercial hub. Close-ups unveil rolls of fabric neatly stacked within shops—a testament to Tokyo's bustling textile industry.