The book is characterized by how it vigorously cites "Ise Monogatari" (The Tales of Ise) and "Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji), that it includes many descriptions about Buddhism and that it stands as an enlightening book with a balanced outlook not placing too much emphasis on any of the three religions, Buddhism, Shintoism or Confucianism.
本書の特徴として、『伊勢物語』や『源氏物語』の記述に熱心である事、仏教の記述が多い事、仏教、神教、儒教の三教いずれにも偏らない啓蒙書としての立場をとっている事があげられる。