Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) is undoubtedly the most famous of the classical haiku poets. His mastery of haiku and his wanderings around Japan are attested by the many monuments with his poems.  His most famous collection of poems and writings is called, "Oku no Hosomichi."  It was written while on a long journey in Edo Japan in the spring of 1689.  Today many people trace his footsteps for themselves.