It describes the travels of a person named SHIRAKAWA no Wabishi from his departure from Kyoto for Kamakura on May 12, 1223; his arrival in Kamakura on May 25; the cancellation of his plan to visit Zenko-ji Temple; as well his return to Kyoto.
内容は貞応2年（1223年）4月4日、白河の侘士なる者が京都から鎌倉に下り、17日鎌倉に着き、善光寺参りの予定をやめて、さらに帰京するまでを描いている。