From the series: One Hundred Famous Views of Kyoto

Two small marks from an old mount in the top margin, and a tiny pinch of the paper in the top and bottom borders.

The print depicts Adashino Nenbutsu-ji in Sagano, one of the ten scenic spots in the area.
Under the moonlight, the temple grounds are illuminated by countless candles during the Manto-e Bon festival, when people gather to pay homage to the departed.

The artist wrote about this print: "Halfway up the gentle slope that continues from Giō-ji Temple to Torii-moto, a stone staircase on the left leads to several small stone statues of Jizō that welcome visitors.
Passing a path surrounded by trees, one arrives at a small hall, in front of which are lined up countless stone Buddhas.
Every year, during the Bon Festival Manto-e, many people come to light candles.
I wanted to express the atmosphere where the soft candlelight and the pale moonlight delicately illuminate the stone Buddhas.
Sometimes, the flames flickering in the wind seem to convey the feelings of forgotten souls."

Sosaku Hanga

Nishiki-e

Masao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly Kyoto. Born in northeastern China and later settled in Japan, he studied under Koho Nishikawa and Yoshida Koho and mastered the traditional technique of woodblock printing.
His works combine traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth.