Saigyō published 1 book. The best-known is Sankashū.
Updated September 2026
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Sankashū
Saigyō's most-read book.
Other books in order
Sankashū (1971)
About Saigyō
Saigyō Hōshi was a Japanese poet of the late Heian and early Kamakura period.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Saigyō FAQ
- How many books has Saigyō written?
- Saigyō published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Saigyō's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sankashū.
- What is Saigyō's most famous book?
- Sankashū is Saigyō's most widely read book.
- Does Saigyō write under a pen name?
- Yes: Saigyō has also published as 佐藤 義清 and 圓位.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.