Exploring Japanese Landmarks in Nishiki-e and Photographs

Mt. Haruna

An active volcano located in Takasaki and Shibukawa, Gunma. It is one of the Three Jomo Mountains and has been an object of mountain worship since ancient times. Lake Haruna is located in the caldera at the top of the mountain. Haruna Shrine, located at the foot of the mountain, has its main shrine and other structures designated as Important Cultural Properties, and Yatate Cedar is designated as a Natural Monument. There are hot springs such as Ikaho Onsen nearby.

Nishiki-e and Paintings

六十余州名所図会 上野 榛名山雪中

上野 榛名山雪中

諸国六十八景

上野 中ノ嶽

榛名摺臼岩

榛名摺臼岩

伊香保の夏の夕

伊香保の夏の夕

Photos

日本百景 上 2版

上州榛名の湖

日本百景 上 2版

上州榛名神社

日本之名勝

仁泉亭

日本之名勝

榛名湖の二

日本之名勝

榛名湖の一

日本之名勝

九折岩

日本之名勝

榛名神社及神橋

日本之名勝

伊香保全景

地理写真帖 内國之部第3帙

榛名湖

鉄道旅行案内

榛名富士

日本名勝旧蹟産業写真集 関東地方之部 新訂

榛名湖

日本名勝風俗大写真帖

榛名山

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