• Matsuyama Castle Ropeway and Lift Foothill Station「Shinonome-guchi」 - Participants engage in a gin-kō (haiku walk) at Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan’s twelve original castle keeps still standing. Inspired by the seasonal scenery and historical ambiance, they create English-language haiku, share their work, and receive feedback from an instructor, all under the guidance of an English haiku expert. The experience is both casual and genuine, providing a meaningful connection with haiku. Opportunities to engage with English-language haiku in this manner are rare globally, making this a truly unique and valuable experience.

Note: This tour is designed for the enjoyment of creating 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 feedback
(Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Conference Room)

17:15 Program concludes / Dismissal

• English/Japanese navigator Lecture & haiku workshop (venue, equipment, materials)
• Matsuyama Castle Keep admission
• Included: Round-trip Matsuyama Castle Ropeway & Lift fare

• Other personal expenses

Matsuyama, often referred to as the “Haiku Capital,” is the birthplace of Masaoka Shiki, who transformed haiku into a modern literary form, established the foundations of contemporary haiku, and coined the term “haiku.” The city is a hub of haiku innovation, hosting numerous sites linked to famous poets, including the retreat where Santōka Taneda spent his last years, making Matsuyama the true spiritual center of haiku.
In Matsuyama, haiku is intricately integrated into daily life and urban culture, and it is actively shared both domestically and internationally, establishing the city as a vital source of modern haiku culture.
Participants draw inspiration from seasonal landscapes and historical settings to create, share, and receive feedback on English-language haiku. Led by an English haiku instructor, the program is crafted to engage all five senses, allowing participants to explore the profound nature of haiku and the captivating allure of Matsuyama.

• 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.