Miyamoto Musashi books in order
Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin
- Lived
- 1584–1645
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- 宮本二天, 新免玄信
Miyamoto Musashi published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Book of Five Rings (1642).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Miyamoto Musashi
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The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dokkōdō (1645)
Non-fiction in order
The Book of Five Rings (1642)
About Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Musashi is considered a kensei of Japan. He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū style of swordsmanship. In his final years, Musashi authored The Book of Five Rings and Dokkōdō.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Miyamoto Musashi FAQ
- How many books has Miyamoto Musashi written?
- Miyamoto Musashi published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Miyamoto Musashi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Five Rings.
- What is Miyamoto Musashi's last book?
- Dokkōdō (1645).
- What is Miyamoto Musashi's most famous book?
- The Book of Five Rings (1642) is Miyamoto Musashi's most widely read book.
- Does Miyamoto Musashi write under a pen name?
- Yes: Miyamoto Musashi has also published as 宮本二天 and 新免玄信.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.