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Afternoon Tour: In the Steps of Legendary Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi

Afternoon Tour: In the Steps of Legendary Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi

C$560.00Price
Tour Highlights
Explore sites in Kumamoto linked to legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi:
  • Tour the Shimada Museum to see Musashi’s swords and portraits.
  • Visit Nishi-no-Musashizuka, a possible burial site.
  • Meditate at Reigando Cave, where he wrote The Book of Five Rings.
 
Schedule
13:50 Meet at In front of Information Center entrance inside Kumamoto Station building
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14:15-15:00 Shimada Museum of Art
The Shimada Museum of Art features many items related to Miyamoto Musashi, including his swords and portraits—such as his famous duel with Sasaki Kojiro at Ganryujima. Enjoy a guided tour with the museum director and a licensed English guide.
*If the director is unavailable, the guide will lead the tour.
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15:10-15:30 Nishi-no-Musashizuka
At Nishi-no-Musashizuka, visit the Terao family grave, where a stone inscribed with Musashi’s real name, Harunobu Koji, stands. This site is believed to be one of Musashi’s possible burial places, as his student Terao Magonojo—who received The Book of Five Rings manuscript—was closely connected to him.
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16:00-17:00 Reigando Cave (in Unganzen-ji Temple) Meditation Experience
Miyamoto Musashi spent his final years in Kumamoto, retreating to Reigando Cave to write The Book of Five Rings, a classic on swordsmanship and strategy. Reflect and meditate in the cave where he once trained his mind. At nearby Unganzen-ji Temple, see a swordsmanship display by his disciples and the Gohyaku Rakan—500 unique stone statues of Buddha’s disciples lining the path to the cave.
*In bad weather, meditation will take place in a hall at Unganzen-ji Temple.
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17:30-18:00 Drop-off at Specified Hotel in Kumamoto City
Tour ends at hotel specified for drop-off.

  • Cancel Policy

    10-8 day prior 20% of tour cost
    7-2 day prior

    30% of tour cost
    1 day prior 40% of tour cost
    On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50% of tour cost
    On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100% of tour cost

     

  • Departure date

    Monday and Thursday Until December 21,2025

     

  • Price (JPY)

    JPY 56,000 /per person

    *Payment must be settled in Canadian dollars at the time of booking.

     

     

     

  • Inclusions

    National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Other admission fees, experience fees, and transportation costs included in the tour

  • Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

    - The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 2-4.

    - The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 8 days prior to the tour.

    - If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

    - If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

    - Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.

  • Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee

    - Itinerary locations and itinerary order may be changed depending on weather conditions and operating conditions of locations to be visited.

      Even when changed, the tour charge will not be refunded.

    - If it is difficult to have the meditation experience in the Reigando cave due to inclement weather or other reasons, the experience will be held in a hall in Unganzen-ji Temple.

    - During the tour, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will confirm with customers their drop-off location on the return trip. (Drop-off is available only for hotels in Kumamoto City. )

  • Meeting Location

    n front of Information Center entrance inside Kumamoto Station building

    *Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

  • Meeting Location in Nagoya

    - Meet at the Aichi Gakuin University Meijo Koen Campus right across from the IG Arena. (*Look for the staff holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign. )

    - Access: 1 min on foot from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line.

    - Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time. Customers may not join partway through the tour.

  • Children/Infants

    Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with hired car seats and experience activities. If seats or experience activities are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

  • What to Wear/Bring

    - Please participate in shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in. As some locations require shoes to be taken off, please bring socks or wear them in advance.

    - As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.

  • Language Support

    Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

    *Drivers do not work as guides.

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