Shigitatsuan
Shigitatsu-an was built during the Edo period (1603-1868) at a location associated with a poem by Monk Saigyo*, a Waka poet of the Heian period (794-1185).
In 1694, Michikaze Oyodo became the master at Shigitatsu-an.
Since then, Shigitatsu-an has prospered as a Haikai Dojo where people learn haiku poetry from the master there or from each other.
Today, haiku meetings are still held every month, and Shigitatsu-an plays a central role in Saigyo Matsuri, a festival held every March.
Shigitatsu-an lets people use its Japanese-style room for meetings and other activities.
Various workshops and classes are also held here, and you can also enjoy a cup of tea.
* Monk Saigyo wrote one of his most famous poems:
In Romaji: Kokoro naki mi nimo aware wa shirare keri Shigitatsu-sawa no aki no yūgure
Translation:
Known to me who has denied joy and sorrow of this world isThe autumn scene of the rivulet where sandpipers walk at dusk.
