Set within the peaceful Bashō Heritage Garden where the iconic poet once resided, this life-size effigy honors Matsuo Bashō in a meditative seated pose overlooking the Sumida River. While unassuming by day, the statue conceals a whimsical nighttime quirk: after 5 p.m., it illuminates and rotates 45 degrees so that passing riverboat travelers can admire the master of verse under the stars. A visit offers both a contemplative pilgrimage for literature lovers in historic Fukagawa and a charming glimpse into one of the city's quirky urban legends.
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