As the characters on the paper lanterns in this uchiwa-e (rigid fan print) design by Hiroshige indicate, the official name of the Flower Pavilion of the title was the 'Shisentei' or Purple Fountain Pavilion. It was a well-known establishment located on an escarpment at the north-east edge of Edo's Hongo district. It was reached by a steep path that rose from a valley, here filled with clouds, to the south-west. The area below and either side of this path was planted with flowers and trees; it also had an iris pond. Beyond this, and visible here surrounded by an extensive grove of trees, was the Nezu Gongen Shrine, which still survives today. The woman on the left is cooling herself after having taken a bath. Her companion, who is holding an identical light summer robe (yukata) to change into, is on her way to the bath-house.