This is an authentic Meiji-era Japanese woodblock-printed book, 二十四輩順拝図会 巻三 (Nijūshihai Junpai Zue – Volume 3), a beautifully illustrated pilgrimage guide dedicated to the sacred Buddhist sites of Etchū (越中) and Echigo (越後) provinces in northern Japan.
Part of a multi-volume series created for travellers, monks, and lay followers, this rare 19th-century volume includes:
Detailed descriptions of major temples
Pilgrimage routes and historical notes
Large scenic woodblock illustrations of mountains, valleys, temple complexes, and rural landscapes
Stories and teachings associated with the 24 Buddhist patriarchs
The book preserves elegant hand-carved woodblock text, traditional vertical calligraphy, and expressive illustrations that reflect Japan’s religious culture during the late Edo to early Meiji transition.
A unique opportunity to own part of a historical pilgrimage series rarely found complete.
