Kai Province Collection

Toki Daishiro Fighting the Demon, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Toki Daishiro Fighting the Demon, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Minamoto Yoshimitsu Instructing Toyohara Tokiaki in Music, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto Yoshimitsu Instructing Toyohara Tokiaki in Music, 1879. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Gamo Sadahide's Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inohana, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Kai Province: Monkey Bridge (Kai, Saruhashi), from the series "Famous Places in the... 1853
Kai Province: Monkey Bridge (Kai, Saruhashi), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Inume Pass in Kai Province (Kai Inume toge), from the series "Thirty-six Views of...", 1858
Inume Pass in Kai Province (Kai Inume toge), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... 1858
Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Mishima Pass in Kai Province (Koshu Mishimagoe), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... c.1830/33
Mishima Pass in Kai Province (Koshu Mishimagoe), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Kajikazawa in Kai Province (Koshu Kajikazawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... c. 1830/33
Kajikazawa in Kai Province (Koshu Kajikazawa), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

The Surface of the Water at Misaka in Koshu Province (Koshu Misaka suimen), from the... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
The Surface of the Water at Misaka in Koshu Province (Koshu Misaka suimen), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province (Koshu Isawa no akatsuki), from the series "Thirty-six... c. 1830/33
Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province (Koshu Isawa no akatsuki), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Inume Pass in Kai Province (Kai Inume toge), from the series "Thirty-six Views of...", 1858
Inume Pass in Kai Province (Kai Inume toge), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... 1858
Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Suruga, Kai, and Izu, no. 5 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi... 1852)
Suruga, Kai, and Izu, no. 5 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi harimaze zue)", 1852

Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... 1858
Otsuki Plain in Kai Province (Kai Otsuki no hara), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Kai Province: Monkey Bridge (Kai, Saruhashi), from the series "Famous Places in the... 1853
Kai Province: Monkey Bridge (Kai, Saruhashi), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

The Monkey Bridge in Kai Privince (woodcut)
2561271 The Monkey Bridge in Kai Privince (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 70x24 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; © Free Library of Philadelphia ; Print

Reflection in Lake at Misaka in Kai Province (Koshu Misaka suimen), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Mishima Pass in Kai Province (Koshu Mishima goe), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

The Monkey Bridge in Kai Province (Koyo Saruhashi no zu), ca. 1841-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Monkey Bridge in Kai Province (Koyo Saruhashi no zu), ca. 1841-42

Fuji from Nakano-Kura-Toge, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji from Nakano-Kura-Toge, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Fuji from Lake Motosu, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji from Lake Motosu, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Approaching Storm on Lake Motosu, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Approaching Storm on Lake Motosu, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Fuji From Lake Shoji, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji From Lake Shoji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Fuji Through the Pines of Lake Motosu, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Fuji Through the Pines of Lake Motosu, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Snow-capped Mount Fuji, (12, 365 ft. ) mirrored in still waters of Lake Shoji, Japan, 1904
Snow-capped Mount Fuji, (12, 365 ft.) mirrored in still waters of Lake Shoji, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]

Glorious Fuji, beloved by artists and poets, seen through pines at Lake Motosu, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]

Kojikisawa in the Kai Province, between 1827 and 1830. Artist: Hokusai
Kojikisawa in the Kai Province, between 1827 and 1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Mishima mountain pass in Kai province, Japan, showing Mt Fuji. After a woodblock print dating from circa 1830 by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, 1760 - 1849

Misaka Pass Kai Province Kai Misakagoe Series Thirty-six Views
Misaka Pass in Kai Province (Kai Misakagoe), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei), 1858, Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川 広重, Japanese, 1797-1858, Japan, Color woodblock print, oban

Thirty-Six Views Mt Fuji Surface Lake Misaka
Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji: The Surface of Lake Misaka in Kai Province, early 1830s. Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849). Color woodblock print; overall: 25.6 x 37.6 cm (10 1/16 x 14 13/16 in.)

Kajikazawa in Kai Province C016 / 1671
Kajikazawa in Kai Province (c. 1830). Artwork showing fishermen on a rocky outcrop. This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Hokusai (1760-1849)

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Kai Province, located in Japan, is a place of breathtaking beauty and artistic inspiration. From the iconic Monkey Bridge to the tranquil Reflection in Lake at Misaka, this province offers a visual feast for all who visit. One cannot mention Kai Province without acknowledging the famous woodcut by Ando Hiroshige depicting Mishima Pass. This masterpiece from his series Thirty-six Views captures the essence of this region's majestic landscapes. The allure extends beyond Hiroshige's work. Herbert Ponting's photographs from 1910 showcase the magnificence of Mount Fuji as seen from Nakano-Kura-Toge and Lake Motosu. The approaching storm on Lake Motosu adds an element of drama to these already awe-inspiring scenes. Ponting also captured Fuji through the pines at Lake Shoji, creating a mesmerizing composition that reflects both nature's grandeur and human creativity. In another photograph, he beautifully portrays snow-capped Mount Fuji mirrored in the still waters of Lake Shoji - a sight that leaves one breathless. Artists throughout history have been captivated by Kai Province's charm. Hokusai's Kojikisawa painting transports us back to between 1827 and 1830 when this area was teeming with life and artistic expression. Glorious Fuji has long been beloved by artists and poets alike, serving as an eternal muse for their creations. Its presence can be felt through every stroke of paint or click of a camera shutter within Kai Province. As you explore this enchanting region, let yourself be immersed in its natural wonders - whether it be crossing the Monkey Bridge or gazing upon Fuji Through the Pines at Lake Motosu. Allow your senses to absorb all that Kai Province has to offer; its beauty will leave an indelible mark on your soul.