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One Hundred Famous Views of Edo · Then & Now

Walk Hiroshige’s Edo.
Step into Tokyo 170 Years Ago.

Between 1856 and 1859, the legendary ukiyo-e master Utagawa Hiroshige (and Hiroshige II) created the iconic series 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo'. This walking guide selects 117 historical views across 19 routes (plus an outer suburbs chapter), mapping each antique masterpiece to its exact modern street address and nearest train station. Click any pin to compare antique Edo with modern Tokyo.

Views 117 Views / 19 Routes + Extra Area 23 Wards of Tokyo (plus suburban Chiba, Saitama & West Tokyo)
歌川広重の記念肖像画(歌川国貞筆)

ABOUT

Utagawa Hiroshige & The One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the greatest masters of Japanese woodblock printing (ukiyo-e). Born into a samurai family, he chose the path of an artist and achieved nationwide fame with his seminal landscape series 'The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido'.

In his final years, following the devastating Great Ansei Earthquake of 1855, Hiroshige embarked on his crowning lifetime achievement: to memorialize the beauty, resilience, and seasonal spirit of his beloved Edo. Created between 1856 and 1858 (completed posthumously with Hiroshige II), the resulting 119 prints captured celebrations, temples, bridges, and everyday life with groundbreaking perspective. The collection profoundly influenced European Impressionists, including Vincent van Gogh, who famously painted oil copies of two prints.

This website organizes 117 of these classic views into walkable itineraries comparing vintage masterpieces with contemporary Tokyo. Select any route from the map or list below to begin your journey.

All 19 Routes + Extra Chapter

Where will you start your walk?

Select a pin on the map or choose from the list below

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Read Course by Course Itineraries

Browse complete ukiyo-e prints, contemporary photographs, and local commentaries page by page without interactive maps. Ideal for previewing or printing before departure.View All Routes →

↑ Select a route pin on the map or button in the list to reveal ukiyo-e comparisons, walking directions, and local culinary gems here.

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Interactive OpenStreetMap overlay with route stops. Click the button to open full walking directions directly in Google Maps.

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Experience Edo 'Then and Now' on Video

Discover Hiroshige's art and walk through modern Tokyo with our short video series. Experience the slope grades, river widths, and local ambiance that words and photos alone cannot convey.

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