Rakeshisha

Rakeshisha(落柿舎) was originally a hermitage built by Matsuo Basho’s student Mukai Kyorai (one of the ten philosophers of haiku poet Shōmon).

Rakeshisha

The name Rakeshisha comes from the story of a merchant who promised to buy persimmons, but the persimmons fell off overnight.

Rakeshisha

Rakeshisha, which Matsuo Basho visited in person, declined after the death of Mukai Kyorai and its exact location became unknown. 1770, it was rebuilt in its present location.Haiku writing boxes are set up where visitors can write their haiku on the spot and drop them off.

Rakeshisha

To get to Rakeshisha from Kyoto Station, take a 16-minute JR train ride and a 15-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station.

Rakeshisha



Rakeshisha Map

opening hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※January and February: 10:00 - 16:00
regular closing dayJanuary 1 and December 31
entrance fee300 yen
bus stopCity bus Saga Shogakko-mae bus stop※10 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
stationJR Saga-Arashiyama Station※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lotNo parking
official siteRakeshisha


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