Reigandō Explained

is a cave that lies to the west of Kumamoto, Japan, that became a temporary home to the legendary rōnin, Miyamoto Musashi. From 1643, Musashi spent many of his last months in the cave, meditating and writing his Book of Five Rings. The cave is accessed easily by bus from Kumamoto City and nearby Tamana.

Further reading

• Book: De Lange, William . Miyamoto Musashi: A Life in Arms . Floating World Editions . 2014 . 978-1-891640-629.
• Book: De Lange, William . The Real Musashi: The Bushu denraiki . Floating World Editions . 2010 . 978-1-891640-56-8.
• Book: De Lange, William . The Real Musashi: The Bukoden . Floating World Editions . 2011 . 978-1-891640-60-5.
• Book: De Lange, William . The Real Musashi: A Miscellany . Floating World Editions . 2016 . 978-1-891640-86-5.
• Book: Moore, JS. Under the Sun: The Miyamoto Musashi Story . Understanding Apples Press . 2014 . 978-1-5028-0491-4.
• Book: Tokitsu, Kenji . Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings . Shambhala Publications, Inc. . 2004 . 978-1-59030-045-9.

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