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Join a sword class and sound meditation in nature to experience the wisdom of the samurai and align your mind and body. You can also watch a performance by the All Japan Swordsmanship Champion.

Highlights

• Learn how to handle a Japanese sword and practice basic movements
• Immerse yourself in the sound of traditional instruments during sound meditation
• Dress up in a kimono and hakama, the traditional clothing of a samurai
• Learn from the Swordsmanship Champion, who is the heir to a real samurai family
• You can enjoy an authentic sword dance that touches your soul.

Description

Experience host Yusuke has provided one of the most popular samurai experiences in Japan. Over the past 8 years, he has welcomed 5,000 people and received a rating of 4.99. He is also the winner of the All Japan Swordsmanship Tournament, a Japanese sword master and performer, and has appeared as a representative of Japan in various movies, TV shows, and the official Olympic channel. He is also from a family that inherits the blood of a real samurai. Experiencers have said: ・This is a real experience! ・It was the highlight of my trip to Japan! ・It will be a lifelong memory! Some people have been moved to tears. It was also selected as the No. 3 most popular experience in the world by American Express. Encircled by beautiful nature, you can connect with your body through the wisdom and swordsmanship of the samurai that has been passed down since ancient times, refresh and tune your mind and body, and connect to your inner self through meditation, providing an opportunity to rediscover your true self. In addition, the healing sounds of traditional Japanese instruments such as flutes and drums will purify and energize your mind. Along with the authentic sword dance, improvised music will also be performed on the spot. It will touch your soul and move your heart. The experience host is also a talented artist active around the world. The luxurious private river and beautiful nature that serve as the venue are wonderful places where you can feel the spirituality of the ancient Japanese people who lived in connection with all things. Just bathing in the sound of the babbling river seems to purify and dissolve the mind and body. Please come and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, purify yourself in nature, and realign yourself. We look forward to seeing you. ◎Contents ・ Change into a kimono and hakama ・ Purify your mind and body with the pure water of a beautiful private river ・ Purification sword and reciting a prayer to the eight million gods ・ Sound meditation while listening to the sounds of traditional Japanese flutes and other instruments ・ Standing meditation while feeling nature ・ Sword practice ・ Watching a sword performance ・ Photographing ◎meeting place Please meet at Uenohara Station. Uenohara Station is an hour by train from Shinjuku Station and 2.5 hours from Narita Airport. By car, it is 50 minutes from Shinjuku and 2 hours from Narita Airport. We will meet at the station and then head to the venue. ◎Time required About 4 hours including pick-up and drop-off

Includes

Kimono and hakama rental Swordsmanship practice with an unsharpened sword Real sword cutting experience Standing Zen meditation in nature Sound meditation session Performance of samurai art and sacred dance Photo shoot opportunity

Important Information

• Depending on the weather, the event may be held indoors. Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing under the kimono and hakama. Physical fitness is required for the swordsmanship practice.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund