Akasaka-mitsuke (1870s)
Akasaka Mitsuke in Tokyo as seen from Akasaka Gomon Gate. On the right is Benkei Hori moat, built by master carpenter Benkei Kozaemon, on the left Tameike. Cherry trees were reportedly planted on both banks of Benkei Hori around 1881 (Meiji 14), so this image dates from before that date.