Dec 1 -5, 2025. A five-day, four-night  haiku walking tour  for artists and writers, starting in Beppu and finishing in Oita City. With an optional add on of 1-2  extra nights in Oita for those wanting to devote extra time to writing or art making.

An easy walking tour in rural Oita and Kumamoto Prefectures. Gentle guided walking along paths through picturesque towns and rural landscapes. Verdant valleys, pretty villages, mountain scenery, and crystal clear rivers. Light walking combined with plentiful onsen hot spring baths and opulent cuisine. Accommodation in traditional Japanese inns.

Taking our inspiration from Basho Issa, Shiki and others as we walk taking in the autumn leaves. More info coming soon!

A solitary
crow on a bare branch —
autumn evening

Seen in plain daylight
the firefly’s nothing but
an insect

The farmer’s roadside
hedge provided lunch for
my tired horse

Matsuo Basho