A tour of Reigandō Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi wrote The Book of Five Rings, guided by the deputy head priest You can experience Zen meditation in the mystical atmosphere of Reigandō Cave. See up-close a real 300-year-old samurai sword used by a pupil of Musashi not available for viewing by the general public.
ndō Cave, the very place where Musashi composed his work. Nestled behind Unganzen-ji Temple at the foot of Mt. Kinbo, the cave is reached after a guided stroll through the temple grounds with the deputy head priest, who will share stories about Musashi’s life and character. Within the profound stillness of the cave, you will calm your breath, turn inward, and awaken your senses to the spiritual essence of the Samurai. It is a truly unique moment of reflection and connection—an experience possible only in Kumamoto. 【SCHEDULE】 ● A stroll through the grounds of Unganzen-ji Temple(50 minutes) ● You can experience Zen meditation in the mystical atmosphere of Reigandō Cave.(10 minutes)
Meeting point：Iwatonosan Unganzen-ji Temple 589 Matsuo-machi Hirayama Nishi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, Japan 861-5282
Access： Take the Kyusanko Bus (toward 河内温泉センター/Kawauchi Onsen Center) from Sakura Machi bus terminal for about 30 minutes, disembark at Hirakominkan, and walk for about 20 minutes.
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