Shikidō, Biographical museum in Matsuyama, Japan
Shikidō is a biographical museum in Matsuyama that displays personal objects belonging to Masaoka Shiki. The collection includes his writing desk, handwritten works, letters, photographs, and traditional calligraphy materials from his lifetime.
Shiki lived in this building until age 17 and developed his writing skills there. His work during this period left a lasting impact on Japanese literature throughout the Meiji era.
The museum displays how Shiki shaped haiku poetry through innovative techniques and the role these poems played in his creative life. Visitors can observe how his methods and ideas influenced the literary world of his time.
The museum is located near Matsuyama Station and opens daily from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the evening. Check ahead to learn if special guided tours or accessibility features are available for your visit.
A passenger car from the Botchan Train sits in front of the museum, linking Shiki's legacy to his friend Natsume Soseki's literary works. This connection demonstrates how two major writers of their time were intertwined.
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