BANSUISODO

Bansuisodo is the former home of the poet Bansui Doi, famous for his lyrics to Kojo no Tsuki ("The Moon over the Castle Ruins"). Born in Sendai, Bansui was also a professor of English literature at Tohoku University, actively contributing to local education. He spent the last three years of his life in this house, now transformed into a small literary museum. On display are his personal objects, calligraphies, paintings and photographs. A visit, free of charge, to immerse yourself in the poet's world.