Top Tokyo Swordsmanship Classes in 2026

Love samurai culture but also obsessed with anime? Ever wanted to fight like your favorite anime character? This experience combines authentic sword basics with cinematic anime action. In just two hours, you'll learn proper sword handling, simple strikes, and blocks before mastering an epic anime-inspired signature move and performing a choreographed fight scene. We'll teach you how to move safely, perform confidently on camera, and make every moment look as dynamic and cinematic as possible. After the experience, your footage will be professionally edited with cinematic pacing, anime-inspired visual effects, dynamic sound effects, and epic music to create your very own action sequence. The final result always surprises guests!

Iaido is a Japanese art form that involves drawing a sword, and rather than learning from online videos, this special hands-on experience allows you to learn from the largest Iaido organization in Japan. No need to worry about what to wear, as an Iaido uniform is provided. You can then learn essential skills, such as how to draw and hold your sword, as well as how to strike a dummy.

You will not only learn how to skillfully handle a sword, but also gain an understanding of the philosophy and fundamental principles behind it. While the training is authentic and rooted in traditional practice, one of its great appeals is that it is accessible to people of all ages and genders, allowing each participant to train at their own comfortable pace. You are welcome to join the training alone or with friends or family. Whether you’re aiming to embark on a samurai’s path or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, the practice can be enjoyed in a way that’s meaningful to you. For those who wish to continue after the initial experience, ongoing training is available online. You can even progress through the official ranks and levels of the Shinkage-ryu Association as a formal student.

・Experience sword (katana) training and calligraphy in one compact session ・Safe sword (katana) cutting guided by an expert instructor ・Create and take home your own Japanese calligraphy artwork ・Small groups, easy English, and support for great photos and videos ・Matcha and sweets treat for guests who agree to leave an OTA review

Step into the world of the Samurai with a private Tokyo sword experience in a stunning garden setting. Train safely with real antique blades under the guidance of a master Sensei. During your session, gain deeper insight into traditional swordsmanship that you wouldn't learn alone and ask plenty of questions. Master martial arts such as Battodo and Iaido, and learn “Kesagiri” — a powerful 45-degree diagonal sword slash rooted in Samurai tradition.

A rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese Kendo, a martial art rooted in samurai culture. An authentic hands-on experience where you can learn Kendo techniques while wearing real protective armor and uniforms. A cultural journey that introduces the spirit of Bushido through training with an experienced Kendo master.

Master the way of the Samurai in Tokyo with an intimate, small-group sword experience. Suit up in a traditional kimono, then follow expert instruction as you learn how to draw, hold, swing, and sheath a samurai sword like the professionals. Put your skills to the test by cutting through straw targets, plus gain deeper insight into traditional swordsmanship and ask plenty of questions. Wrap up your session with a cup of traditional Japanese tea.

Learn the art of the Japanese sword from a professional during this samurai lesson in Asakusa, Tokyo. In addition to dressing the part in a traditional samurai costume, you'll learn to bow, draw a sword, and strike in a small-group setting. Get live feedback from your instructor and take home souvenir photos of the experience.

Enjoy sightseeing near Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, including a Lake Ashi cruise and a visit to Mt. Komagatake, during this full-day trip by coach from Tokyo. See the celebrated Mt. Fuji during a stop at its famous 5th Station, then take a laid-back boat cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi before touring Mt. Komagatake’s ropeway and summit, offering amazing views of nearby Hakone National Park. Opt to include a Japanese lunch.

You will experience the spirit and karma of Iai Heiho, an ancient martial art that has been handed down for over 500 years since the Muromachi Period, in a fun and safe way. The sword used is a mock sword. Kimonos and hakama are available for those who wish to wear them. However, there are size and quantity restrictions. Yari (spear) and naginata (halberd) are also available. The instructor has 37 years of martial arts training and 30 years of teaching experience. He currently holds the rank of Hanshi 8-dan. He strives to teach in an easy-to-understand and polite manner. The content of the experience includes an introduction to the Japanese sword and other weapons, etiquette, sword handling and swinging, and learning basic kendo.

Wear a cool samurai costume and defeat your enemies! Enjoy a private lesson led by a professional sword-fighting instructor. The experienced instructors tailor the experience to your group, creating an unforgettable memory for everyone.

Live some historical culture in Tokyo with this samurai and shogun experience, and learn more about "bushido" (the way of the samurai) and the Edo era in Japan than you would do from a standard history tour. You’ll have the chance to dress in traditional samurai costume, see a typical samurai sword-fighting display, and practice using a Japanese sword yourself.

See the highlights of Kyoto on a full-day tour from Tokyo. Learn about the history of the region from your guide as you visit top attractions including Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangen-do Hall, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Kyoto, and take a round-trip ride on the super-speed bullet train.

You are not just a tourist; you are the protagonist of the story. In a quiet corner of Asakusa, Tokyo, lies a secret preserved for over 400 years. This is an authentic dojo protected by the Shibata family—direct descendants of the Onmitsu (ninja) who served the Tokugawa Shogunate. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from a master of the lineage, mastering true Ninjutsu arts including meditation, katana drawing, shuriken throwing, and stealth movement (Hebi-aruki). Your entire journey will be transformed into a breathtaking short film by a professional film crew using state-of-the-art 4K cinema cameras. Don't let it end as just another "activity." Why not immortalize the highlight of your life as a cinematic masterpiece?

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