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One-day/Half-day Tour
Guided Tour
Kumamoto

Zen meditation experience at Reigando Cave, which is related to Miyamoto Musashi

USD44.70(JPY6,700)

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    60minutes
  • Reservation Time:
    17:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Price(Aged 16 years and above) USD 44.70
Age (Min.):
16 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
5 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Reigando Cave Tour

Visit Reigando Cave, where Miyamoto Musashi wrote "The Book of Five Rings", with the deputy chief priest.

Meditation activity

Immerse yourself in the mystical ambiance of Reigando Cave, where Zazen (seated Zen meditation) takes on a whole new dimension.

300-year-old sword

Enjoy a special viewing of the 300-year-old sword used by a disciple of Miyamoto Musashi, a renowned samurai and swordsman.


Schedule

  • Reception

    Please show your My Page reservation screen at reception.

  • Stroll the grounds of Unganzenji Temple (50 min)

    It is said that, during his later years, Miyamoto Musashi secluded himself in the cave on the temple grounds and wrote his famous work "The Book of Five Rings."

  • Zazen (seated Zen meditation) experience inside Reigando Cave (10 min)

    A Zazen meditation experience that touches upon Miyamoto Musashi's teachings.

  • Viewing of swords used by Miyamoto Musashi's disciple

    You will have a special opportunity to see the sword used by Miyamoto Musashi's disciple and experience its beauty


Included in the Fee

Reigando Cave Walking Tour
Zazen Meditation Experience

Meeting Place

Mt. Iwadono Unganzenji Temple

Hirayama, Matsuo-machi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-5282

Directions

Nearest StationKumamoto Station

Directions to Nearest StationApprox. 45 minutes by taxi from Kumamoto Station

Destination by TaxiMt. Iwadono Unganzenji Temple


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Comfortable clothes for walking


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    40%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    60%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

Notes:
• Please note that you can reserve an English-speaking guide up to five days before the experience date.
• In the event of rain, the Zazen meditation experience will be moved to the main hall of Unganzenji Temple instead of the cave.

Language Support:
Japanese / English (optional)

Organizer

Regional Branding Institute/Mt. Iwadono Unganzenji Temple

589 Hirayama, Matsuo-machi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-5282

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Price(USD 44.70)
Aged 16 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Optional Extras
English-speaking guide / 1 group(+ USD 156.12)