Hachinoki (Potted Trees) : PhotoStory

Itinerant monk Tomyori Saimyoji is heading to Kamakura from Shinano province. Heavy snow is falling in Sano, Kōzuke province, and he gets a place to stay.

The evening becomes extremely cold. For the monk, Tsuneyo will try putting the potted trees he owns in the fire.

Tsuneyo talks about his idea for the three cherished potted trees, which are a plum, a cherry blossom and a pine.

For the monk to get warm, Tsuneyo adds the potted trees to the fire.

Tsuneyo tells the monk that if there is an emergency in Kamakura, he plans to be the first to rush there.

Local samurai discuss the mustering of feudal lords by Tokiyori. If lords are late for the call, they will head out themselves. (alternate staging)

Tsuneyo hears the call to muster. Despite his shabby appearance, he rushes to Kamakura.

Tsuneyo learns that the itinerant monk was Tokiyori. His loyalty in rushing to Kamakura honors Tokiyori.

As thanks for the place to stay and the potted trees, Tokiyori passes Tsuneyo a letter that gives him lands. Tsuneyo proudly shows the papers.