"100 Views of Great Tokyo in the Shōwa Era" by Koizumi Kishio / kk089_1937_w012_tsukiji |
Ito Chuta (1867–1954), a well-known Tokyo architect, designed this temple to replace one destroyed by
the earthquake. A student of Indian architecture, Ito found inspiration for the temple in a medieval style that
reflected Buddhism's roots in India. Completed in 1934, the temple became a popular tourist attraction.
Cherry Blossoms at Tsukiji Honganji Temple (#89), April 1937
The Wolfsonian–FIU, Miami Beach, FL, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection |
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