Haiku Monument Tour

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Many well-known haiku writers came from or have made pilgrimages to Matsuyama, giving it the title "Town of Haiku" (俳句の里). As you tour the city, you'll find dozens of stones engraved with timeless verses. Haiku no Ro features a number of these stones. Some of the haiku artists on display are Takahama Kyoshi (高浜虚子), Ishida Hakyō (石田波郷) and Yanagihara Kyokudō (柳原極堂).

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Hours: 24 hours
Price: Free

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