Kyoshi Memorial Museum

What it is

• A literature museum dedicated to Takahama Kyoshi.
• Preserves and exhibits materials about the haiku poet.
• Opened on March 7, 2000.
• Built next to the residence of Inahata Teiko.

What to see

• Original manuscripts of Natsume Soseki's 'I Am a Cat'.
• Letters from Masaoka Shiki.
• A permanent exhibition room.
• A library.
• A multi-purpose hall for haiku gatherings.

Getting there

• 12-minute walk from Ashiya Station (Hanshin).

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.