Deepen your knowledge of haiku, Basho, and "Oku no Hosomichi," as well as the role of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum as a museum and the characteristics of its collection. Additionally, we will hold a "Guide Certification Course" for those who aspire to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
"Oku no Hosomichi Cultural Course"
November 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), Reiwa 7 (2025), 10:00-14:45
November 1st (Sat)
What kind of journey was Oku no Hosomichi? Yoshitsune/Genpei legends and Basho. Basho, Buson, Issa, Shiki: their respective eras and haiku. Japanese culture in the world.
November 2nd (Sun)
The charm of the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum's collection. "Oku no Hosomichi" as depicted in art. Let's learn about museums – protecting local treasures. Guide activities of the Oku no Hosomichi Meisters.
Lecturers: Dr. Harufumi Yamamoto (Director of Yamagata Study Center, Open University of Japan & Professor Emeritus, Yamagata University), Dr. Koto Sato (Professor, Academic Research Staff, Yamagata University), Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association, Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Curators
Course Fee: 3,000 yen
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
Application Deadline: October 29th (Wed)
Application: Contact Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum by phone (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552)
"Guide Certification Course"
November 22nd (Sun), Reiwa 7 (2025), 10:00-14:45
Content: This course is for those who have completed the above course and aim to become certified Oku no Hosomichi Meisters, or those who aspire to become volunteer guides at the Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum. A certificate will be issued upon completion.
Lecturers: Dr. Harufumi Yamamoto (Director of Yamagata Study Center, Open University of Japan & Professor Emeritus, Yamagata University), Members of the Oku no Hosomichi Meister Association
Course Fee: 1,000 yen
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
Application Deadline: November 2nd (Sun)
Application: Contact Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum by phone (023-695-2221) or FAX (023-695-2552)