Beyond Seventeen Syllables:
Haiku in the Mountains of Kochi
Beautiful words, beautiful scenery, beautiful food and new friends. Find your inspiration in the majestic mountains of Kochi. Surrounded by nature and gently guided by experienced poets, hone your wordsmithing skills.
Meeting Time
9:00
Meeting Place
Your accommodation in Kochi City or Kochi New Port
Details of Tour / Activity
Travel into the mountains of Kochi and meet your haiku masters. While well-known in the West for its 5-7-5 structure, you will discover that authentic haiku is more than just 17 syllables. Surrounded by water, mountains, and birdsong, you are sure to find your muse.
The Haiku poet draws inspiration from nature. We will start our workshop in the elegant facilities of the Auberge Tosayama hotel. Inspired by and built to match with the surroundings, the falling water of the valley runs through this stunning structure. After a lesson on the basics we will step out into the valley for a nature walk. Birds sing, water burbles and you are inspired to compose haiku. Gently guided by the experts you will find your own words and create your own haiku.
Japanese culture finds poetry in all aspects of living. Now it is time to appreciate the poetry of the Auberge chef. Enjoy a multi-course meal with the seasonal specialties of the local cuisine. Even travelers experienced with Japan will appreciate this unique and delicious meal.
Satisfied in both mind and body we reconvene for our final reading and good-bye. Be bold and share your poetry with the group!
Details
Availability
Year-round.
Excludes Thursdays and New Year holiday season
Required time
9:00am to 3:00pm. Approximately six hours.
Price
Group of 2-3 people: ¥46,000 per person (tax included)
Group of 4-8 people: ¥39,000 per person (tax included)
Included
- Haiku lecture
- Haiku walk through the satoyama countryside
- Haiku writing experience
- Lunch (seasonal kaiseki cuisine at an auberge)
- Souvenir notebook
- Taxi transportation
Min./Max. participants
Min. 2 people
Max.8 people
Important information
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking.
- The tour will proceed in light rain. In the event of heavy rain, the countryside walk will be canceled and replaced with an indoor haiku session.
- Round-trip taxi transportation will be arranged from the meeting point. Please note that the guide will not accompany you in the taxi and will be waiting for you at Auberge Tosayama.
- The program can also be conducted in Japanese.
Cancellation Policy
-Up to 2 days before the start of the trip: 0%
-A day before, to the day before: 50%
-Cancellation on the day of the trip or after the trip has started or no contact or non-participation: 100%