This work depicts the view of the Suijin Forest and Masaki (Masaki Inari Shrine) on the opposite bank of the Sumida River from Mukojima. Masaki Shuhen was a scenic spot that has been the subject of numerous kyoka poems.
This water god was said to ward off drownings and fires, and was deeply revered not only by boatmen sailing on sailing ships but also by ordinary people. Masaki Inari Shrine has been merged into what is now Ishihama Shrine. The banks on the east bank of the Sumida River were once famous cherry blossom viewing spots, rivaling Gotenyama and Asukayama. The overall color palette is soft, and in the background, the outlines of Mount Nantai and Mount Nyotai can be clearly seen, with Mount Tsukuba in full bloom. In the foreground, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the splendor of spring. The cherry blossoms, Okawa River, and Mount Tsukuba create a scenic view that makes full use of Hiroshige’s signature perspective.