Samurai Sword Training and Katazome Dyeing Experience in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a different side of Tokyo–and combine two experiences in one–on this small-group tour combining an artisan-led Katazome dyeing lesson with samurai sword training. Learn about the stencil-dyeing’s connection to samurai, get hands-on in an interactive workshop, and make your own headband. Afterward, step inside a dojo, watch a sword demonstration, and train in the Samurai techniques yourself.

Learn new skills in a Katazome and samurai workshop in Tokyo
Discover Japanese culture in a more immersive way than other tours
Enjoy personalized attention in a small-group setting
Maximize your time and combine two workshops in a single experience

What's Included

Katazome Dyeing Experience
Sword Training Experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

染の里おちあい
2-chōme-3-6 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 161-0034, Japan
Main entrance of Somenosato

End point

武蔵国無外会
2-chōme-4-6 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 161-0034, Japan
"This tour will disband at the dojo.

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

染の里おちあい二葉苑

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

武蔵国無外会

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.9

based on 7 reviews

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Enlightening tour

Arian_M, Oct 2024

The guides at the traditional cloth dyeing shop and the teachers at the dojo took great care to explain cultural significance as well as the technical aspects during the tour. We left with a greater understanding of samurai culture.