Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku

The Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry showcases manuscripts, reviews, and magazines focused on modern Japanese poetry, tanka, and haiku within Shiikanomori Park.

Established in May 1990, this museum became the first institution in Japan dedicated to collecting and preserving materials related to contemporary Japanese poetry.

The museum features the Inoue Yasushi Memorial Room and contains the relocated house of haiku writer Seison Yamaguchi, presenting artifacts from their literary careers.

The facility opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free general admission, offering 20 dedicated parking spaces and wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.

Each year, the museum introduces a new thematic permanent exhibition that explores different aspects of Japanese poetry through illuminated wall-mounted displays and kaleidoscope installations.

Location: Kitakami

Official opening: May 1990

Operator: 日本現代詩歌文学館運営協会

Website: https://shiikabun.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.29292,141.11447

Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:48