Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Samurai Sword Experience
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Immerse yourself in the culture of the Samurai on a 6-hour Tokyo walking tour. Learn the art of Iaido, the martial art of Japanese swordsmanship, and explore the city with a guide.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of the Samurai in Tokyo
- Learn the art of Iaido, the martial art of Japanese swordsmanship
- Enjoy a walking tour of Tokyo and visit sights of your choosing
Description
Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of Samurai while you are in Japan? In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the Samurai Martial arts of 'Iaido' in a traditional uniform!
'Iaido' is the martial art of using a Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. You will be able to learn about this on this tour! You will learn Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, as well as sword technique through this experience. After a history lesson, basic demonstration, it is your turn to try swordsmanship alongside your instructor.
Your samurai experience tour also comes with a walking tour. You can visit some sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.
Note *1: This is NOT a stunt show or Ninja/Samurai show.
Note *2: Your guide will drop you off at Jidaiya after a 5-hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the start of the tour.
Choose 2 to 3 sites. Please inform your guide post booking of the sites you would like to see from the list below:
1. Imperial Palace
2. Shibuya Crossing
3. Tsukiji Fish Market
4. Meiji Jingu Shrine
5. Asakusa
6. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
7. Hama Rikyu Gardens
8. Tokyo National Museum
9. Akihabara
10. Rikugien Garden
11. Yoyogi Park
12. Takeshita Street
13. Roppongi Hills Shops & Restaurants
14. Senso-ji Temple
15. Shibamata
16. Nezu
17. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
18. Kabukicho
19. Odaiba District
Includes
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Iaido Samurai experience
Traditional Iaido uniform
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from the list on the tour page
Important Information
- ・This tour is not confirmed until your guide contacts you regarding your tour. Most guides will contact you within 7 days
In the unfortunate case that a guide is unavailable, the activity provider will contact you.
・If you are a travel agent, please provide the participants' email addresses and phone numbers.
・This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.
・Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund