Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 In the background of the screen, The bird’s-eye view of Oi River that flows between Kanaya post station and Shimada post station is depicted from Kanaya side. From the foreground to the upper part of the picture, the view of Kanaya Slope, Kanaya post station, Oi River, and Mt. Fuji are depicted.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 Along the Toukaidou Highway, there was a famous stone called “yonaki-ishi (a stone that weeps at night)” at the slope of Nakayama Mountain Pass of Sayo, which was located at the east side of Nissaka post station. In this picture, few travelers stop by to watch the stone. According to a legend, the spirit of a mother, who was killed by a bandit, transferred into this stone and weeps every night.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 At the west side of Kakegawa post station, there was a junction that the approach to the Akiha Shrine was deviated from the Toukaidou. Akiha Shrine was known as the fire prevention shrine and worshipped by many followers during the Edo period.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 Fukuroi post station is located at the halfway point of the Toukaidou Highway that started from Nihonbashi to Kyoto. In this picture, the travel scene with a dechaya is illustrated. Dechaya was temporal tea stall and thirsty travelers casually stop by at dechaya enjoyed the provided beverages.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 The scene of travelers on ferries crossing Tenryu River is illustrated. The peaceful scene of crossing river is illustrated, and river looks calm, but Tenryu River was a river which often breaks its bank and known with its rapid stream.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 With the winding waves of Sea of Enshu on its back, two women, who collected pine needles are having a pleasant chat as they walk. The big pine trees that goes out from the frame of the picture is impressively illustrated.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 The landing place of Lake Hamana at Arai side is illustrated. On the left, Imagire Barrier which is located west shore of Lake Hamana was known for its strict control as Hakone Barrier.

Utagawa HiroshigeⅡ 1854 The slope illustrated on the right extended from the foreground was Shiomi Slope, which was famous with its great view. The Sea of Enshu is extended on the background.