In this view of the Shinobazu Pond in Hiroshige's uchiwa-e (rigid fan print) design, we can see both the island at its centre and the bridge connecting it to the mainland. The front of the shrine dedicated to Benten, the goddess of water, is visible, as are the tiled roofs of its various outbuildings. Surrounding these are restaurants and tea-houses. The cherry trees blossoming on and around the island tell us it is spring. The lack of lotuses usually found depicted on the pond makes the island seem more isolated than in most views. In the background, where the water darkens beneath the red-streaked sky, the mouth of the watercourse that feeds into the pond can be seen.