Yasaka Shrine Pagoda Moon Print | Sumi-e Wall Art

A sumi-e pagoda print for a quiet living room or a focused office. In black and white ink, a five-story pagoda rises among trees with a full moon and clouds behind it. A vertical column of kanji runs down the left side. It is a night scene without a single color, and it feels calmer for it.

About the artwork

This is black and white only, done in the manner of sumi-e, Japanese ink painting. The five roofs of the pagoda stack up through the treetops, and the full moon and clouds give it a soft backdrop. The kanji column on the left reads 八坂神社, which the print gives in Latin letters as "YASAKA JINJA". The rest of the lettering reads "SUSANOO-NO-MIKOTO" and "GION VII." Portrait.

Why you'll love it

• Ink only, no color. Black and white suits any palette and never fights with furniture or rugs.
• Moon and pagoda together. The full moon behind the tiers gives the scene a still, nighttime mood.
• Lettering with a name behind it. The vertical kanji and YASAKA JINJA name the shrine the print is titled after.
• Calm enough for a working room. Soft clouds and trees keep it restful enough to hang above a desk.
• Made to order. Printed after you buy, colour-managed, never warehoused.

Sizes and materials

• Paper — archival matte, rolled and unframed. Thirteen sizes in all: 8" x 12" through 30" x 40", plus A4–A1.
• Matte canvas — stretched on a wooden bar, no glare, ready to hang. 12" x 16" to 30" x 40".
• Framed canvas — solid wood floating frame in white, black, espresso or natural. 12" x 16" to 30" x 40".
• Pigment-based archival inks, rated to resist fading for decades indoors.

Styling it at home

In an office, hang it at 18" x 24" above the desk where you look up between tasks. In a living room, 24" x 36" on a white, warm gray or pale clay wall lets the ink breathe. Oak, linen and a paper floor lamp suit it, and a black or natural wood frame both work. Pair it with a single sumi-e bamboo or crane print to keep the whole wall in ink.

Shipping and care

Unframed prints ship rolled in a protective tube. Framed canvas arrives ready to hang. Keep prints out of direct sunlight to protect the colour, and dust canvas with a dry, soft cloth.

Questions people ask

What does the kanji on the left say? The vertical characters 八坂神社 are the name the print also gives in Latin letters as YASAKA JINJA.

Is it better for a living room or an office? Either. It suits a desk wall at 18" x 24", and a living room wall at 24" x 36" where it can be seen from across the room.

What frame color works with ink? Black repeats the ink and looks crisp, natural wood softens it, and white keeps it airy.