Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum

What it is

• A museum commemorating Matsuo Basho's visit to Yamadera.
• Opened in July 1989.

What to see

• Exhibition building made of reinforced concrete.
• Sukiya-style training building.
• Exhibits of literature related to Basho.

When to go

• Open 9:00 to 16:30.
• Training and tea rooms open until 21:00.

Getting there

• 8-minute walk from Yamadera Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.