noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
poetic excursion; going to scenic spots for poetic inspiration
A traditional practice among waka and haiku poets: visiting scenic places, ruins, or natural settings to find material for poetry. Often implies a group outing or a solitary walk with a poetic purpose.
秋の吟行で、紅葉の名所を訪れた。
On an autumn poetic excursion, we visited a famous spot for autumn leaves.
彼は毎
He goes on a poetic excursion every month to find material for haiku.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
composing poetry while walking
Focuses on the act of reciting or composing poetry during a walk, rather than the destination. Less common as a standalone sense; often overlaps with the excursion meaning.
吟行しながら、ふと浮かんだ句をメモした。
While composing poetry on my walk, I jotted down a verse that suddenly came to me.