梅が香にのつと日の出る山路かな — Matsuo Bashō | Printable Wall Art

“梅が香にのつと日の出る山路かな”
“Plum blossom scent, and suddenly the sun rises over the mountain path”

Words by Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694) — Edo-period haiku master, author of Oku no Hosomichi.

About this quote

This haiku captures a brief moment of sudden delight during an early morning walk. The traveller senses the sweet scent of plum blossoms in the cool air just before the sun unexpectedly bursts over the ridge. It reflects the simple happiness found in paying close attention to nature, where a sensory surprise can instantly lift the human spirit.

Written by the Edo-period Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō in the seventeenth century, this verse reflects his devotion to finding spiritual quiet and sudden joy while travelling on foot through the countryside.

People often hang this print in an entryway or hallway to welcome the day with quiet optimism.

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