Zen Meditation at Sacred Site of the Strongest Samurai
In Kumamoto
From
£34
pp
1h 0 mins
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.
What's included
- Tour fee
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Attractive JAPAN
- Max group size
- 5 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–5
- Languages
- ja, en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clothes：Clothes that are easy to walk in
- An optional English guide can be reserved up to 5 days before the experience date. Thank you for your understanding.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.