Hiroshige Woodblock Print – Nihonbashi, Morning Scene, The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (日本橋 東海道五十三次) | Japanese Ukiyo-e Reproduction

A finely printed ukiyo-e reproduction of “Nihonbashi: Morning Scene” (日本橋 朝之景) — the opening design of Utagawa Hiroshige’s legendary series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (東海道五十三次).

The print captures Edo at dawn, as travelers, merchants, and porters cross the Nihonbashi Bridge while a feudal lord’s procession begins its journey west.
Bathed in the golden light of morning, Hiroshige’s composition unites human activity, architecture, and atmosphere — setting the tone for the entire Tōkaidō series.

This mid-20th-century edition was hand-printed in Japan using traditional hanga woodblock techniques on premium handmade washi paper, faithfully preserving the texture, linework, and delicate bokashi (color gradation) of the Edo original.

The Tōkaidō Road was the lifeline of Edo Japan, linking the Shogun’s capital to Kyoto across 53 official stations.
Hiroshige’s series (1833–34) transformed travel into poetry — combining natural landscapes, humor, and social life in visual form.
The Nihonbashi print, being the first in the series, symbolized both departure and new beginnings, making it one of the most celebrated images in Japanese art.

This print represents the beginning of Hiroshige’s most famous journey — a cornerstone of Japanese ukiyo-e art and a symbol of Edo’s lively culture.
An exquisite choice for collectors, interior designers, or lovers of traditional Japanese aesthetics seeking a timeless piece of history rendered in delicate craftsmanship.