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Zen Meditation at Sacred Site of the Strongest Samurai
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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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour fee
Meeting Points
Departure
雲巌禅寺 寺務所
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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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Clothes：Clothes that are easy to walk in
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An optional English guide can be reserved up to 5 days before the experience date. Thank you for your understanding.
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In case of rain, Zen meditation cannot be held inside the cave and will instead take place in the main hall of Unganzen-ji Temple. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation policy
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This program offers a rare opportunity to experience Zen meditation inside Reigandō 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.
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Zen Meditation at Sacred Site of the Strongest Samurai
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About
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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour fee
Meeting Points
Departure
雲巌禅寺 寺務所
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.
