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Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall

Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall

山寺芭蕉記念館

Yamagata · Tohoku

The Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall is dedicated to the famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho, showcasing his life and works. Located near the scenic Yamadera temple, it offers a serene atmosphere and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more famous Yamadera temple and overlook this insightful memorial hall.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.7· 579 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Yamadera Station · 12 min walk
Website
yamadera-basho.jp

Today

9:00–16:30

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~1h 12m by car

Tags

culturehistory

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