English Haiku Experience at the Shiki Museum and Funaya Ryokan

Name: English Haiku Experience at the Shiki Museum and Funaya Ryokan
Brand: Viator
Price: 127.75 USD
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4 hr 40 minEnglishBook 2 days aheadEhime Prefecture, Japan

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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 program is designed to engage all five senses, allowing participants to experience both the depth of haiku and the rich charm of Matsuyama.

Included

English haiku lecture and workshop fee
Navigator fee (English & Japanese support)
Admission fee to the Shiki Museum
Venue, equipment, and materials costs for the lecture and haiku workshop

Not included

Any other personal expenses

What you'll do

The gin-kō (haiku walk) at the Shiki Memorial Museum is led by a local English h
aiku 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 Program concludes / Dismissal