Rakuhoku Zehn Ansichten: Shimogamo-Schrein(下鴨神社) - Holzschnitt - Masao Ido 井堂雅夫 (1945-2016) - Japan - Heisei-Ära (1989–2019)

Ido Masao(井堂雅夫)
Heisei Ukiyo-e – Kyoto One Hundred Views, Vol. 3
Rakuhoku Ten Views: Shimogamo Shrine(下鴨神社)
Woodblock print / Publisher: Kaneido

This refined woodblock print by Masao Ido captures the timeless atmosphere of Shimogamo Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most sacred and historically significant sanctuaries, believed to date back over a millennium. Rather than depicting the site as a grand monument, Ido presents it as a living landscape—where architecture, nature, and human presence coexist in quiet harmony.

At the center of the composition stands the elegant arched bridge, its vermilion railings guiding the viewer’s gaze across the gentle stream below. The rhythmic pattern of stones and flowing water evokes a sense of calm movement, contrasting with the stillness of the shrine buildings rising in the background. Towering pines and carefully shaped greenery frame the scene, reinforcing the sacred atmosphere for which Shimogamo is renowned.

Ido’s signature modern ukiyo-e style is evident in the balance between bold outlines and delicately layered colors. The controlled palette—soft greens, muted greys, and dignified vermilion—reflects Kyoto’s aesthetic philosophy of restraint and harmony. The figures walking quietly across the grounds add scale and narrative, suggesting a moment of pilgrimage or contemplation rather than tourism. It feels less like an illustration and more like a memory preserved on paper.

Part of the celebrated “Kyoto Hyakkei” (One Hundred Views of Kyoto) series, this work belongs to a tradition that reinterprets classical ukiyo-e landscape prints for the modern era. Just as Hiroshige immortalized Edo, Ido devoted his career to portraying Kyoto’s seasonal moods and spiritual spaces, making his prints highly collectible among admirers of Japanese art and cultural landscapes.


Kyoto, preserved forever in color and line.

[Size of the artwork]

Overall size
34.7×42.3cm
Picture
24.5×34.9cm


[Condition]
Excellent condition.

Please check the photos before bidding.

Any taxes related to international shipping must be borne by the purchaser.

※Recently, there has been an increase in products being returned to Japan without paying customs duties and consumption tax upon receipt.
It is the buyer's responsibility to pay customs duties and consumption tax, so please be sure to pay them.
Tax rates vary by country, so please check in advance.

Occasionally, customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Kindly ensure you are available to respond. Failure to do so may result in the parcel being returned to me, incurring additional shipping fees for reshipment.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.



I will pack the item securely, but there may be cases where the item is repackaged at customs or damaged upon arrival due to a mistake by the shipping company.
If this happens, please contact me immediately.
Please promptly send me a photo of the item when it arrives and a photo of the damage to the item.
We will provide refunds depending on the situation.