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English Haiku Experience at Matsuyama Castle

By ＪＴＢ松山支店
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$263 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 25m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Known as the “Haiku Capital,” Matsuyama is the birthplace of Masaoka Shiki, who redefined haiku as a form of modern literature, laid the foundations of contemporary haiku, and gave it the name “haiku.” The city is also the cradle of haiku innovation. It is home to many sites associated with renowned poets, including the hermitage where Santōka Taneda spent his final years, making Matsuyama truly the spiritual home of haiku.
In Matsuyama, haiku is deeply woven into everyday life and urban culture and is actively shared both within Japan and internationally, making the city a uniquely important source of modern haiku culture.
Drawing inspiration from seasonal landscapes and historic settings, participants compose, share, and receive commentary on English-language haiku. Guided by an English haiku instructor, the programme is designed to engage all five senses, allowing participants to experience both the depth of haiku and the rich charm of Matsuyama.

Activity location

  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Lift Foothill Station「Shinonome-guchi」
    • 73 3-chōme
    • 790-0008, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Lift Foothill Station「Shinonome-guchi」
    • 73 3-chōme
    • 790-0008, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

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English Haiku Experience at Matsuyama Castle
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 25 minutes4h 25m
    4h 25m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 PM
Price details
AU$263.20 x 1 AdultAU$263.20
Total
Price is AU$263.20
Until Sun, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English/Japanese navigator Lecture & haiku workshop (venue, equipment, materials)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Matsuyama Castle Keep admission
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Included: Return Matsuyama Castle Ropeway & Lift fare
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Participants aged 13 and under are not permitted to participate.
  • Participants who are unable to read, write, or communicate in English are not permitted to participate.
  • Infants and children may not participate, nor may they accompany participants.
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Activity itinerary

Participants take part in a gin-kō (haiku walk) at Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan’s twelve original surviving castle keeps. Drawing inspiration from seasonal landscapes and historic settings, they compose English-language haiku, share their poems, and receive commentary from the instructor, all under the guidance of an English haiku instructor. The experience is casual yet authentic, offering meaningful engagement with haiku. Opportunities to experience English-language haiku in this way are rare worldwide, making this a truly unique and valuable experience. Note: This tour is designed for enjoying the creation of English-language haiku. The tour is conducted in both English and Japanese. English Haiku Experience at Matsuyama Castle 12:50 Meet (Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Station) 13:00–14:00 Lecture “English Haiku and the Spirit of Matsuyama” (Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Conference Room) 14:10–15:20 Haiku Walk (Gin-kō) Matsuyama Castle Ropeway & Lift and Matsuyama Castle Keep 15:30–17:10 Haiku Workshop (Kukai) Haiku composition, sharing, and instructor commentary (Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Conference Room) 17:15 Programme concludes / Dismissal

Location

Activity location

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    Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Lift Foothill Station「Shinonome-guchi」
    • 73 3-chōme
    • 790-0008, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Lift Foothill Station「Shinonome-guchi」
    • 73 3-chōme
    • 790-0008, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

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