Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵), born Shinmen Takezō (新免 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645), was a legendary Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer.

Musashi became renowned for his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in 62 duels, a feat unmatched in history. He is considered a kensei (sword saint) of Japan.

Musashi founded the Niten Ichi-ryū, or Nito Ichi-ryū, style of swordsmanship. In his final years, he authored The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書, Go Rin No Sho) and Dokkōdō (獨行道, The Path of Aloneness), both influential works on martial arts and philosophy, given to Terao Magonojō, his most important student, shortly before his death.

Musashi was aligned with the Tokugawa shogunate, participating in significant battles such as the Battle of Sekigahara, Siege of Osaka, and Shimabara Rebellion.

The Miyamoto Musashi Budokan training center in Ōhara-chō, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, honors his legacy.