Gezicht op de Sanjō Ōhashi in Kyoto c. 1895 - 1905

"Gezicht op de Sanjō Ōhashi in Kyoto" is a photograph by Kōzaburō Tamamura, a prominent Japanese photographer active during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Taken sometime between 1895 and 1905, the image captures a view of the Sanjō Ōhashi bridge in Kyoto, showcasing a bustling scene of pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages traversing its wooden structure. Tamamura’s keen eye for detail and skillful use of the photographic medium to capture the dynamism of everyday life in Japan is evident in this small but powerful image, which offers a glimpse into the city’s history and cultural landscape.