Station Forty-Eight: Seki, Early Departure from the Headquarters Inn, from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido

Japanese woodblock print depicting travelers at a rest stop. The scene shows people in traditional Japanese clothing. To the left, several men are gathered around a low table; one sits on a stool, one kneels, and a third sits on the ground. The table holds a large round object and other items. Behind them is a white tent with blue circular designs. In the background, more people are visible walking or standing. A tall pole with a yellow and green flag stands in the center. The bottom of the image features a gradient of blue to yellow. A tree trunk is on the right side. The sky is dark, suggesting nighttime. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side.