His death haiku read: 'Omoukoto Tsukushitemo-hatezu Sasowarete Kaeranu-tabini Kokoro-nokoshite' (Since my thoughts over many matters are unending, I have regrets over my leave for a journey with no return).
辞世の句は「思ふ事つくしてもはてずさそはれてかへらぬ旅に心のこして」。