Top Japan Swordsmanship Classes

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Samurai Experience Samurai Experience Museum Tokyo

Experience the samurai experience in a museum-like place with lots of armor on display! You will choose your favorite kimono and hakama, change into a samurai costume, and learn how to use a sword from a samurai. You will learn how to draw a sword, hold a sword, swing a sword, and retract a sword. After learning basic sword usage, they practice a simple chambara (sword fight). Then we will try to exterminate bad guys to the music! You can take videos with your smart phone, take pictures with the samurai, and have a great samurai time. The teachers are authentic teachers who have appeared in major Japanese dramas and movies. Since you have come all the way to Japan on a trip, you will have a wonderful experience of Samurai culture! The dojo has many weapons on display, including swords and spears. You will also find armor on display. Samurais are waiting for you in a space that does not seem modern. ・One person can also join the tour. ・Same-day reservations are also possible.

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Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(528)

from $63

Serch the enemy.
How to use a ninja sword.

Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(527)

from $87

Osayo: 4th Dan Instructor of Iai Dojo Yushinkan Kyoto

Why Choose Our Experience: ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with small groups—only 6 participants per class (Disclaimer: There may be more than 6 participants if there are only a small number of parties) ★ Witness a powerful two-katana performance by the master—something you won’t see anywhere else

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Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(294)

from $129

Kyoto Samurai Experience

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,382)

from $116

Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(134)

from $193

Ninja Samurai 2-hour hands-on lesson by Japanese master in Tokyo

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(215)

from $105

Instead of just watching samurai films, enjoy the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop that lets you experience samurai techniques firsthand. Learn basic sword movements using wooden training swords in a safe setting, led by a former action actor. It’s the perfect way to master the basics, and upgraded options offer the flexibility of a private experience just for your personal group.

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Tokyo: Samurai Adventure! Authentic Sword Action Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(19)

from $39

Price varies by group size

Kendo, a Japanese martial art, descends from the ancient fighting methods of samurai. In this small-group class, immerse yourself in the world of samurai through practicing kendo in a real dojo. You'll even get to wear an authentic uniform as you learn proper form and practice striking with a bamboo sword. The dojo also doubles as a museum with a variety of samurai artifacts and memorabilia.

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Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(561)

from $127

Experience Matsumoto’s Celebrated Samurai Culture! Constructed at the end of the Warring States Period, Matsumoto Castle is the grandest symbol of the city’s feudal origins and samurai heritage. During your experience you will be provided with further insight into the feudal domain that was once ruled by the daimyo and his samurai. To this day, residents of Matsumoto remain proud of that heritage, that can be experienced firsthand through historic activities available in the city. Among those activities, traditional ‘katana’ (sword) fighting and ‘hankyu’ (archery) are two of the most popular on offer, both of which can be enjoyed during this experience. Samurai employed both close combat and long-range weapons including archery. Following-on from your katana experience, you will be guided in use of a hankyu bow inside a room designed for the experience. Learn the art of the ‘Katana’ Sword and extend your skill with ‘Hankyu’ Archery during this half-day samurai experience!

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Half Day Archery and Samurai Experience in Matsumoto

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $102

Experience sword techniques directly from a master, including basic kata and stances, sword swings.

Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(34)

from $177

We also carry armor in children's and women's sizes.

➤ Location of the meeting (trial) The activity lesson is held at Samurai Honor, a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which is the entrance to Osaka Castle. ➤ The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume and become a Samurai. ➤ Experience swordsmanship related to Bushido ➤ Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword! Experience the world's best cutting performance. This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw. ➤ A photo was taken with the armor to commemorate the Samurai. We may have seen samurai armor, but we rarely had a chance to wear it. A photo was taken with the armor to commemorate the Samurai experience. ➤《samurai language》 This refers to the language used mainly by the samurai class during the Warring States period. Samurai valued loyalty to their lord, discipline, and the spirit of bushido, and this spirit was reflected in their language.

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To war, let's go to battle!Samurai Sword cutting & Armor shooting

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(3)

from $106

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Ninja Wire Action Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.9

(33)

from $109

Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly)at SAMURAI MUSEUM TOKYO

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(173)

from $52

Train inside a working dojo and learn kendo—“the way of the sword”—from swordsmen who teach the discipline as it’s practiced in Japan today. This session strengthens focus, posture, and timing while giving travelers a direct encounter with a living martial art. It’s a purposeful break from passive sightseeing, offering hands-on insight into how Bushido principles guide real movement and judgment under pressure.

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Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(110)

from $129

Kendo is a Japanese form of fencing that developed in the samurai era. Learn about this unique Japanese martial art from an English-speaking guide with 20 years of kendo experience. You'll get to dress in rented kendo armor and practice combat while learning about samurai culture and kendo etiquette. Embrace your inner samurai and get a hands-on experience of this cultural, physical, and spiritual art.

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Okinawa 2-Hours Genuine Kendo/Samurai Experience in Japan

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(33)

from $116

Samurai Experience Mugai Ryu Iaido in Tokyo

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(41)

from $148

Ninja Lesson in Tokyo – 1 Hour Hands-On with Japanese Master

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.9

(53)

from $80

KenDo!-Spirit is not only about experiencing the traditional Japanese culture of kendo, but also about experiencing the heart and spirit of kendo. Through kendo, we aim to create a peaceful and better society through the characteristics of kendo, such as courtesy, courtesy, and respect for each other. We offer a full-fledged kendo experience under the guidance of a high-ranked instructor to both children and adults in a casual atmosphere! Enjoy the experience! We offer five programs for you to experience kendo. 1. You will hear about the history of kendo. 2. You will actually wear a kendo-gi and kendo gear. 3. You will learn the basics of kendo and actually practice uchikomi. 4. Watching real practice and matches by high-ranked players is a very powerful experience. 5. Participants will take photos with each other, drink tea, and have a good time. We hope you will try kendo as a memorable part of your enjoyable trip to Japan. We look forward to your participation!

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Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $97

Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. See where Michelin-starred chefs shop for ingredients at this iconic market for all things aquatic. Investigate stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and feast on top-quality food including high-grade Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes, sushi or seafood bowl, and seasonal fruit. Plus, enjoy other samples along the way.

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(3,548)

from $108

Tokyo Samurai Experience and Live Show with Hotel Pick-up

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $106

Price varies by group size

Ninja sword technique training.
Track enemies.

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(238)

from $116

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Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

11 hours 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(121)

from $127

While lots of tours teach you the history of Japan’s ancient samurai, not many let you experience authentic training techniques. In this private experience, don traditional attire, and learn samurai etiquette and the philosophy behind Bushido while you take part in meditation exercises. You’ll also have the chance to practice sword movements using a wooden sword and master one authentic samurai combat kata.

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Samurai Training in Tokyo: Swords, Bushido & Mental Discipline

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(45)

from $97

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