A snow-capped Mount Fuji rises in the background, its dark slopes and white peak dominating the left half of the composition. The mountain stands against a sky that shifts from deep blue at the top to a pale yellow near the horizon, suggesting early morning light. In the foreground, a curving green hillside sweeps up from left to right, its surface dotted with deep blue foliage and patches of shadow.

Two travelers, each wearing broad straw hats and carrying packs, climb the steep path at the upper right edge of the hill. Lower on the slope, a man leads two horses laden with goods, while another figure follows behind, both dressed in traditional attire. The hillside is marked by winding paths and textured with delicate lines and gradations of color, characteristic of the woodblock print technique.

Clusters of stylized trees, rendered in rich blue and green, break up the expanse of the landscape and add depth to the scene. The composition balances the massive, stable form of Mount Fuji with the dynamic, diagonal movement of the travelers and hillside. The print’s clear outlines and flat areas of color are hallmarks of the ukiyo-e style.

Fine details, such as the travelers’ hats and the horses’ packs, are picked out in crisp black lines. The title cartouche appears at the upper left, inscribed vertically in black characters on a pale background. Inume Pass in Kai Province was created in 1831 by Katsushika Hokusai, an artist renowned for his landscapes and mastery of the ukiyo-e tradition. The print also features the motif of dachin-umakasegi, referring to travelers and packhorses making their way through the mountain pass.