Shiki Memorial Museum, Matsuyama

Name: Shiki Memorial Museum
Address: 1-30 Dogo Koen, Matsuyama, 790-0857, Japan
Telephone: +81 89-931-5566

#8 among attractions in Matsuyama

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The Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum is a museum devoted mainly to the life and work of Japanese writer Masaoka Shiki, who was born and raised in Matsuyama. Shiki is widely considered to be the most important figure in the modernization of both haiku and tanka poetry. The museum also includes exhibits about the early history of Matsuyama. ()

Local name: 松山市立子規記念博物館 Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 33°50'59"N, 132°47'13"E

Address

1-30 Dogo KoenMatsuyama 790-0857 Japan

Contact

+81 89-931-5566

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Shiki Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Matsuyama Castle, Ishite-ji, Dōgo Onsen, Yuzuki Castle.

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Science museum, Universities and schools
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Which popular attractions are close to Shiki Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum, Matsuyama (1 min walk), Yuzuki Castle, Matsuyama (3 min walk), Isaniwa Shrine, Matsuyama (4 min walk), Dōgo Onsen, Matsuyama (5 min walk).

How to get to Shiki Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shiki Memorial Museum:

Tram

Dogo Hot Springs • Lines: 3, 5 (4 min walk)
Minamimachi • Lines: 3, 5 (11 min walk)

Bus

一番町一 • Lines: 92;[南] (24 min walk)
松山商業前 • Lines: 92;[南] (26 min walk)