The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido
東海道五拾三次
About This Series
The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is Utagawa Hiroshige's masterpiece and one of the most important series in all of Japanese art. Published by Hoeido between 1833 and 1834, the series depicts the 53 post stations along the Tokaido road connecting Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto, plus the starting point and destination. The series was an immediate commercial sensation, establishing Hiroshige as the foremost landscape artist of his era. Each print captures the distinctive character of a station — its geography, weather, local customs, and the activities of travelers — creating an unparalleled visual journey along Japan's most important highway. The series exists in multiple editions, with the Hoeido edition being the most prized.
Prints in This Series (34)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series?
The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is Utagawa Hiroshige's masterpiece and one of the most important series in all of Japanese art. Published by Hoeido between 1833 and 1834, the series depicts the 53 post stations along the Tokaido road connecting Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto, plus the starting point and destination. The series was an immediate commercial sensation, establishing Hiroshige as the foremost landscape artist of his era. Each print captures the distinctive character of a station — its geography, weather, local customs, and the activities of travelers — creating an unparalleled visual journey along Japan's most important highway. The series exists in multiple editions, with the Hoeido edition being the most prized.
How many prints are in the The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series?
The The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series contains 55 prints, created by Utagawa Hiroshige between 1833–1834.
Who created the The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series?
The The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重), produced between 1833–1834.
Can I see all prints from the The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series?
We currently have 34 of 55 known prints from the The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.
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