Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige
Title: Hakone — 箱根
Date: Not set
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Description:
11 Hakone A high peak, round the base of which, through a gorge, a daimyo's cortege is wending it's way; on the left the Hakone Lake, with Fuji in the distance. The Hakone pass was the most arduous stretch of the entire Tokaido Highway. It was steep and difficult to climb, and harboured many roaming bandits. However, the pass abounded in scenic spots and hot spring resorts and continues to attact many visitors.
