Another purpose for Basho visited the site where the Fujiwaras had prospered for three generations. Was retracing the steps of Minamoto-no Yoshitsune (Note). This haiku is a tribute to the samurai warrior, who was stream in the traditions of the time. On his visit to the Chuson-ji Temple, Michael Yamashita focused on the lotus flowers blooming in the temple pond instead of the gorgeous Konjiki-do (golden hall). The beautiful lotus flowers symbolize Gokurakujodo (the Buddhist's paradise on earth) and are a tribute to the samurai warrior.

(Note) Although Minamoto-no Yoshitsune was the younger brother of the shogun, Minamoto-no Yoritomo, the shogun tried to have him killed. Yoshitsune is therefore popular as a tragic hero and often appears in novels and kabuki. Yoshitsune still draws the attention of many people.