Matsuo Basho Haiku Monument
This is a haiku monument of Matsuo Basho in Dogo Park. It transmits a haiku of Matsuo Basho, a poet of the early Edo period known as the Sage of Haiku.
The Matsuo Basho Haiku Monument is a haiku monument located in Dogo Park (Yuzuki Castle Ruins). Matsuo Basho (1644–1694), whose real name was Matsuo Munefusa, was a haiku poet of the early Edo period born in Iga Province (present-day Iga City, Mie Prefecture). Known for his travelogue "Oku no Hosomichi" and other works, he established the "Shofu" style, which emphasized sabi and karumi, and was later revered as the "Haiku Saint." One of his representative haiku is "Furuike ya kawazu tobikomu mizu no oto."
Dogo Park is a park developed from the medieval Yuzuki Castle Ruins, and along with the haiku monument, traces of earthen ramparts and moats remain inside the park, making it known as a place for historical walks. Befitting Matsuyama, a city of haiku, haiku monuments of Basho and other poets are scattered in the surrounding area, and they are popular as landmarks for literary walks.
Source: "Matsuo Basho" Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and others. Please check the local information board for the content of the haiku and the history of its establishment. Last verified: July 10, 2026
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