Honmoku Collection

c. 1880s Japan - Honmoku temple
c.1880s Japan - Honmoku temple

Fishermen at well-known bathing spot Honmoku near Yokohama
Fishermen at a well-known bathing spot at Honmoku near Yokohama. Vintage 19th century photograph

Honmoku, Village De Pecheurs Pres Yokohama (colour photo)
2817364 Honmoku, Village De Pecheurs Pres Yokohama (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honmoku, Village De Pecheurs Pres Yokohama)

Japan, c. 1912: Sankeiyen, Mr Haras Private Garden, Honmoku, Yokohama (photo)
6013057 Japan, c.1912: Sankeiyen, Mr Haras Private Garden, Honmoku, Yokohama (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sankeiyen, Mr Haras Private Garden)

Honmoku, Village de Pecheurs Pres Yokohama, (Honmoku Fishing Village near Yokohama), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule II". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Juniten Buddhist Temple (Shrine), Honmoku, Yokohama, Japan
The Juniten Buddhist Temple (Temple of the 12 Deities), Honmoku Motomachi, Yokohama, a neighborhood on the southwest coast of Tokyo Bay, Japan. Date: circa 1907

Picking shells, Honmoku, Japan

Fishing boats, Honmoku

Honmoku, Yokohama, Japan

Fishing Boats, Honmoku, Yokohama, Japan

Cape Honmoku, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Bathing place, Honmoku, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

1797-1858 1848 1858 21. 4 7. 5 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Honmoku kara no Fuji [o nozomu], View of Mount Fuji from Honmoku. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1858], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 21.4 x 7.5 cm

Honmoku no hana in Musashi Province. Print shows a sailboat near the cliffs of Honmoku with a view of Mount Fuji in the background. Date 1858

View of Mount Fuji from Honmoku. Print shows a view of Mount Fuji from across a bay with sailboat; tree studded cliff in the foreground. Date between 1848 and 1858

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Honmoku, a quaint village nestled near Yokohama in Japan, holds a rich history dating back to the 1880s. This serene locale was home to the revered Honmoku temple, where locals sought solace and spiritual guidance. The fishermen found respite at the well-known bathing spot, immersing themselves in its tranquil waters after long days out at sea. Captured in a captivating color photograph from yesteryears, Honmoku exuded an aura of simplicity and charm. Mr. Hara's private garden showcased the beauty of this hidden gem, with its lush greenery and delicate blooms that adorned every corner. The fishing village near Yokohama thrived as life bustled within its boundaries during the early 1900s. Juniten Buddhist Temple stood tall as a sacred shrine amidst this vibrant community, offering prayers for prosperity and protection. Intriguing snapshots reveal locals engrossed in picking shells along Honmoku's shores—a testament to their deep connection with nature's bounties. Fishing boats lined up gracefully on the horizon painted an idyllic picture against Yokohama's backdrop—an ode to the livelihood that sustained these humble villagers. Cape Honmoku added another layer of allure to this coastal paradise—its rugged cliffs standing strong against crashing waves—a symbol of resilience amidst turbulent times. And when weary souls sought rejuvenation, they flocked to Honmoku's beloved bathing place—a sanctuary where worries melted away beneath soothing waters. Today, echoes of Honmoku's past still resonate through time—the tales whispered by ancient temples and captured within faded photographs continue to inspire awe and admiration for this enchanting corner of Japan.