Along the Philosophical Path in Kyoto, there is a monument to a haiku by Takano Soju, inscribed with the phrase “Great spring is here, and it must come. This haiku powerfully expresses the longing for the coming of spring, and the expression “it must come” overflows with a sense of anticipation for the spring. Takano Soju was a haiku poet and doctor from Ibaraki Prefecture. He belonged to the “Hototogisu” school, which emphasized objective sketching, and left many works through his observation of nature. This haiku monument has become a symbolic reminder of the coming of spring for people strolling along the Philosophical Path. The expression “great spring” brings a relaxed mood to the reader, and the poem generously celebrates the spirit of waiting for spring.