Masaoka Shiki Haiku Monument (Ishite-ji Temple Approach)
A haiku monument of Masaoka Shiki is located on the approach to Ishite-ji Temple, the 51st pilgrimage temple in Shikoku. It can be visited along with a visit to Ishite-ji Temple, known for its National Treasure, Nio-mon.
The Shiki Masaoka Haiku Monument on the approach to Ishiteji is a haiku monument located on the approach leading to Ishiteji, the 51st temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Ishiteji and Shiki
Ishiteji is an ancient temple located to the east of Dogo Onsen, known for its National Treasure Niomon Gate. On its approach, a haiku monument of the haiku poet Shiki Masaoka (1867–1902) from Matsuyama is placed. Shiki was a literary figure who promoted the reform of modern haiku and tanka, and numerous haiku monuments of his remain in his hometown of Matsuyama.
Ishiteji can be visited on foot from Dogo Onsen, allowing visitors to encounter haiku associated with Matsuyama while walking along the approach.
Source: "Shiki Masaoka" Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Last confirmed date: July 2026
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Ishite-ji, the 51st temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, located within walking distance of Dogo Onsen. Based on primary sources, this article introduces the history of the temple beginning with Gyoki and Kukai, the legend of Emon Saburo's rebirth that gave the temple its name, and the National Treasure Niomon Gate along with the Kamakura-period temple complex.
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