Musashizuka Park is located in Kumamoto City. It's the grave site of the famous swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi's life has been portrayed in countless films as well as literature. But it’s Musashi's own treatise on strategy, The Book of Five Rings, which he allegedly conceived and wrote at the nearby cave of Reigandō, that he’s perhaps most renowned for. The book is not only studied by martial artists, but also business managers and students of philosophy. If you're interested in the life of Miyamoto Musashi or samurai history in general, a trip to Musashizuka Park is highly recommended while in Kumamoto.
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The Grave of Miyamoto Musashi
Musashizuka Park in Kumamoto
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Tristan Scholze
9 years ago
I used to live near there and drive by this area regularly when I first came to Japan, but I had no idea something of this magnitude was there! Treasures are hidden all over Japan, but this is special--even if you're not really into samurai and swordsmanship.
Yui Yamaguchi
9 years ago
Back in 80's, Miyamoto Musashi was very popular because of NHK TV drama and my teacher at school often talked about him at class room. I didn't know this park was named after him!
I agree and will fix that! By the way, I love your Japan in Pictures FB page. Very happy to see your images within my news feed.
Cathy Cawood
9 years ago
Interesting article, Bradford. Many people are interested in Musashi! But I think slide 2 would make a more striking first picture!
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