Ise Sangū Meisho Zue 巻之四
(伊勢参宮名所図会 • “Illustrated Guide to the Famous Places of the Ise Pilgrimage”)
This is an authentic Edo–Meiji era Japanese woodblock-printed travel guide dedicated to the sacred sites and pilgrimage routes of Ise Province, home of the revered Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮).
This volume, 巻之四 (Volume 4), contains rich ukiyo-e style illustrations, maps, and descriptive text documenting shrines, landscapes, mountains, rivers, villages, and customs related to the traditional Ise pilgrimage.
Each page is printed using traditional woodblock techniques (木版印刷), featuring detailed linework and dynamic scenes of pilgrims, temples, and natural scenery. These books were essential guides for travelers visiting the most important Shinto sacred site in Japan.
A beautiful historical artifact for collectors of:
- Edo–Meiji Japanese books
- Ukiyo-e landscape art
- Woodblock print culture
- Historical travel guides & pilgrimage literature
- Antique Japanese shrine & temple documentation
This volume preserves both artistic and cultural value, offering a rare window into 19th-century Japanese travel traditions.
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Title: 伊勢参宮名所図会 巻之四 (Ise Sangū Meisho Zue, Volume 4)
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Period: Late Edo–early Meiji era (19th century)
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Format: Traditional Japanese stitched binding (和本 / 和綴じ)
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Printing: Woodblock-printed text and illustrations
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Content: Pilgrimage routes, shrines, mountains, landscapes, village life
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Art Style: Classic ukiyo-e style line drawings
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Origin: Japan
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Great for: Collectors of antique Japanese books, ukiyo-e enthusiasts, historians, Shinto culture lovers
