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In the Steps of Legendary Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi Tour is a tour in Kumamoto. In the Steps of Legendary Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi Tour has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Embark on a journey to Kumamoto, where the unrivaled swordsman Miyamoto Musashi spent his later years, and visit places associated with him. Begin with a tour around the Shimada Museum where several items related to this famous swordsman, such as his swords and portraits, are on display. Afterwards, visit Nishi-no-Musashizuka, said to be one of the possible burial sites of Miyamoto Musashi. The last stop of the tour is Reigando, the cave where Miyamoto Musashi retreated and wrote about swordsmanship and martial arts in general in The Book of Five Rings, to spend some time meditating and think about what the famed swordsman's twilight years must have been like.

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$366.90 per person

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Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture, nestled in the heart of Kyushu, Japan, is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends natural ...

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