Hiroshige Ukiyo-e T-Shirt – Masaki to Suijin Grove View – River, Forest & Edo Townscape – Japanese Art Tee – Tokyo Cultural Gift

The Riverside Grove of Edo – Masaki to Suijin
From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

This tranquil scene shows the riverside forest of Suijin Shrine (now Sumida River Shrine), once perched on a hill known as “Uki-shima” or “Floating Island” because it remained dry even during floods.
According to legend, Minamoto no Yoritomo built the shrine in 1180 after receiving divine favor during his campaign.

The view from Masaki Hill stretches over the Suijin grove, Uchikawa River, and the village of Sekiya — a peaceful landscape once central to Edo’s river trade.

A small crest on the left shoulder references the water deity and the shrine’s ancient role as a protector of boatmen along the Sumida River.

🗾 A perfect wearable souvenir for Japan travelers, art lovers, or anyone exploring Tokyo’s cultural roots.