Highlights
- Slash multiple targets while moving, a difficult technique
- Use a practice sword and learn about correct techniques during the Iai lesson
- Wear proper training clothes and immerse yourself in the world of samurai arts
- Try shooting arrows using a real horseback archery bow
- Learn about the ancient culture and traditions of the samurai at a real dojo
Description
[Important Notice]
* For Left-Handed Individuals
This class is based on Japanese tradition and culture. The Samurai experience is designed for right-handed individuals. Left-handed individuals are welcome to participate, but please refrain from excessively emphasizing your left-handedness or attempting to have the experience adapted for left-handed users, as this may inconvenience other participants.
* To Customers Who Have Booked an Experience
We understand that you are tourists. There is a possibility of delays or unexpected problems with Japanese public transportation. However, the class will start on time, so please arrive at the dojo with plenty of time to spare.
This class is the only one in Japan where you can learn Swordsmanship and Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery from true masters of both disciplines.
During this experience, you will receive a lecture on Japanese swords, learn kata (slashing forms), practice sparring, and try out bows and arrows, as well as try slashing with a mock sword.
About 1000 years ago, the main weapon of the samurai was the bow, 450 years ago the matchlock gun became more powerful, and 400 years ago when the civil war ended, the main weapon became the sword.
You can learn swordsmanship and archery from a master, and even hold an antique matchlock gun in your hands.
We will provide training wear, so please let us know the height and weight of all participants.
This class is a shared class.
We will send you an email after your reservation is confirmed, so please be sure to check your email.
My class is not for entertainment for foreigners.
My class is not a tourist trap either.
I am one of the very few masters in the world who has mastered both swordsmanship and horseback archery and continues to pass them down.
Your instructor is a master of swordsmanship and horseback archery.
This is the only place in Japan where you can get practical training in swordsmanship, the main weapon of the samurai, see the real Japanese traditional horseback archery costume from 1000 years ago, and experience archery.
Guests who are interested in samurai culture should come to my class.
You can experience real samurai training.
Join samurai training in a real dojo.
This class allows you to experience swordsmanship and archery.
Gain insight into the art of Samurai.
Learn about samurai culture, hone your skills.
Upon arrival at the dojo, you will receive a short lecture and change into training wear.
In the iai lesson, you will learn how to handle and swing the mock sword.
In the gekken lesson, you will learn the timing of attack and defense, and spar with a practice sword.
There is also an activity where you can check the blade line.
You can also try out a bow, which was the main weapon of the samurai 1000 years ago.
Participants will also have the opportunity to see a live demonstration.
This class is not entertainment, so you'll get to see a variety of difficult techniques.
Look forward to it.
Includes
Instructor
Samurai experience
Practice uniform
Practice sword
Important Information
- A maximum of 15 people can participate, so please let the activity organizer know
- Practice uniforms will be provided, so please be sure to let us know the height and weight of all participants
- Children under the age of 18 may participate in the program with parental permission and supervision, but they will need the muscle strength to swing the sword
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
