The Fūdo Falls is known for its spiritual and curative powers. A rope with tassels marks a sacred Shinto space. It’s among the most well-known scenic waterfalls in Japan. ButHiroshige’s vision of the falls is his own.
Picnickers sit at a table below the falls. In the background, a visitor is bathing in the pool below the falls.
Featured Image: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige. Fudo Falls, Oji, No. 49 from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, 9th month of 1857. Woodblock print