Tokyo: Authentic Samurai Experience and Training at a Dojo
ID: GYG433901-782987
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take part in a samurai experience and discover Japanese culture through this workshop. Practice different techniques and learn the skills required to handle a real samurai sword at this dojo.
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Discover authentic Samurai training with this experience that is not entertainment arranged for foreigners.
Take part in a samurai experience at a real dojo. Gain an insight into the art of swordsmanship through a class that's made up of three parts: lai, kendo (gekken), and test cutting. Learn about the culture of the samurai, work on your techniques, and use a real samurai sword to slice two poles.
Once you arrive at the dojo, attend a short lecture and change into your training clothes. In the Iai lesson, learn how to handle a katana. Find out when to attack and defend in the gekken lesson and, in the test-cutting lesson, use an authentic katana to cut two poles.
After learning basic sword handling techniques, spar with a practice sword. Each person will get two poles for cutting. On the first pole, you may cut as you like. You'll be offered advice from your instructor to improve your techniques before you have a go at trying to cut the second pole cleanly.
Highlights
- Feel an adrenaline rush while using a real samurai sword to slice two poles
- Use a practice sword and learn about correct techniques during the Iai lesson
- Learn about the ancient culture and traditions of the samurai at a real dojo
- Wear proper training clothes and immerse yourself in the world of samurai arts
- Find out how to maintain the appropriate amount of distance from your opponent
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
・If you are more than 5 people and would like to attend please let the activity provider know, so they can accommodate up to 10 people
・Please let the activity provider know your height and weight so that they can provide you with a practice uniform.
＊Children under 18 years of age may experience the program with permission and accompaniment of a parent or guardian.
【important】Concerning media coverage and filming
Personal commemorative photos and videos are of course possible.
If you would like to use this experience for news gathering or social networking,
please be sure to inform us of your company name, name of the person in charge, contact information,
and purpose of use in advance.
If you inform us on the day of your visit, you will understand, but it will cause inconvenience to other guests.
We will charter the room (a separate charter fee will be charged), so please be sure to let us know in advance.
Please note that we can not respond even if you let us know on the day.
Meet at Toyama-ryu Bizen-kai (戸山流備前会 居合・抜刀のご体験 日本刀 試し斬り). It's a 10-minute walk from JR Machida Station. The dojo is located on the third floor. Please use the stairs at the back between the sword shop and the vending machines on the first floor to reach the third floor.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
