Ukimido (floating temple)

In his haiku poem about Ukimido, renowned poet Matsuo Basho wrote, “open the lock, let the moon shine in Floating Temple”. The grace of Basho’s heartfelt sentiment reflected in his haiku can still be felt at Ukimido today.

Access

  • About 40 minutes by car from the hotel
Ukimido (floating temple)

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