Shikidō

What it is

• A literary museum commemorating haiku poet Masaoka Shiki.
• Designated an Ehime Prefecture historic site in 1948.
• The current building is the third generation structure.

What to see

• Displays of manuscripts, photos, and documents.
• A statue of Shiki's 'Departure' at the entrance.
• A bust of Natsume Soseki on the premises.
• A 'Botchan Train' passenger car is present.
• A haiku post and a monument to Shiki and baseball.
• Shiki's hair stupa near the adjacent cemetery entrance.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.