The Tokaido Road was the major thoroughfare that stretched 500 miles between Tokyo and Kyoto. Beato’s albums of views included photographs of popular destinations along the Tokaido, such as Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Harra, and Kobe. These photographs provided collectors with views of frequently visited sites and depictions of means of travel that replicated their own experiences in Japan.
Garden at Harra, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
Hill Coolie, about 1863–68. Hand-colored albumen silver print.
“I am telling the truth,”—Yutsuya (Priest Traveling), about 1863–66. Hand-colored albumen silver print.
Kango [kago] Bearers, about 1867–68. Hand-colored albumen silver print.
Porters, about 1867–68. Hand-colored albumen silver print.
The Tokaido, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
The Tokaido, Oji, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
The Tokaido, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
View of Hakoni Village, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
Village Ferryboat, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
Village Where Richardson Was Stabbed, about 1867–68. Albumen silver print.
