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English Haiku Experience at the Shiki Museum and Funaya Ryokan

By ＪＴＢ松山支店
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$175 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 40m
  • 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

  • The Shiki Museum
    • 30 1
    • 790-0857, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Shiki Museum
    • 30 1
    • 790-0857, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

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English Haiku Experience at the Shiki Museum and Funaya Ryokan
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 40 minutes4h 40m
    4h 40m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
AU$175.47 x 1 AdultAU$175.47
Total
Price is AU$175.47
Until Wed, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English haiku lecture and workshop fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Navigator fee (English & Japanese support)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee to the Shiki Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Venue, equipment, and materials costs for the lecture and haiku workshop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any 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
  • 13歳以下の方は参加できません
  • 英語の読み書き、英会話できない方は参加できません。
  • 乳幼児や子供の参加はできません。乳幼児や子供の付き添いもできません。

Activity itinerary

The gin-kō (haiku walk) at the Shiki Memorial Museum is led by a local English haiku instructor with deep knowledge of Masaoka Shiki and his legacy. Participants also take part in a haiku walk through the garden of Funaya Ryokan, a distinguished historic inn founded in 1627 and beloved by many cultural figures, including Masaoka Shiki, Kyoshi Takahama, and Santōka Taneda. Under the guidance of an English haiku instructor, participants compose English-language haiku, share their poems, and receive instructor commentary. The experience is casual yet authentic, offering a genuine encounter with haiku. Opportunities to experience English-language haiku in this way are rare worldwide, making this a truly unique and valuable experience. 12:00 Meet in front of the entrance to the Shiki Memorial Museum 12:00–12:40 Museum Visit: The Shiki Memorial Museum 12:50–13:50 Lecture “English Haiku and the Spirit of Matsuyama” (The Shiki Memorial Museum Conference Room) 14:00–15:00 Haiku Walk (Gin-kō): Garden of Funaya Ryokan 15:10–16:30 Haiku Workshop (Kukai) Haiku composition, sharing, and instructor commentary (The Shiki Memorial Museum Conference Room) 16:40 Programme concludes / Dismissal

Location

Activity location

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    The Shiki Museum
    • 30 1
    • 790-0857, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Shiki Museum
    • 30 1
    • 790-0857, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

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