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Best Samurai Experience in 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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Samurai Sword Experience + History Tour SAMURAI MUSEUM TOKYO

This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it.
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Ninja Samurai 2-hour hands-on lesson in English in Tokyo

Experience authentic, traditional and historical Ninja and Samurai training in English. Best things to do in Tokyo for Activity, Group, Couple, Solo, Kids, Family, Martial arts, Workout, Rain, Evening, City, Indoor and All seasons. You can watch performance and learn both ninja and samurai techniques, spirits and arts, ninja stars, ninja sword, samurai sword, ninja blowgun, various weapons, body operation and meditation with costumes.
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Samurai Training---My class is not a tourist trap

【INFORMATION】 ・This SAMURAI class is not entertainment for foreigners,tourist trap for foreigners.If you want an authentic experience, book my class. You will experience our actual SAMURAI practice. ・The number of participants is limited to 5. If you would like more than 6 , please let us know! First, you will learn the basic history of swords and how they are manufactured. You will also actually disassemble a sword to deepen their understanding of its parts. During the iai lesson,you will learn proper sword etiquette, and the basics of handling and swinging a sword. Next, using a Bokuto,you will learn how to use the curve and center ridge of the sword. After that, you will learn about offense and defense when facing an opponent using a padded sparring practice sword in a mock duel. Lastly, you will be able to try test cutting .Each guest will have the chance to try cutting two rolled up straw mats. Cutting at the correct angle will result in a cut with no resistance to the blade.
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Ninja 1-hour hands-on lesson in English in Tokyo

Experience authentic, traditional and historical Ninja training in English. Best things to do in Tokyo for Activity, Group, Couple, Solo, Kids, Family, Martial arts, Workout, Rain, Evening, City, Indoor and All seasons. You can watch performance and learn ninja techniques, spirits and arts, ninja stars, ninja sword, samurai sword, ninja blowgun, various weapons, body operation and meditation with costumes.
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Samurai Sword Cutting Experience Tokyo

Iaido is a martial art that was practiced by samurai as a practice, and has established itself as an ancient Japanese martial art in modern times. Trial cutting is practice to learn how to swing a sword that can cut. Such a trial cutting experience (cutting a tatami mat seriously) is a very popular plan where you can experience the feeling of a samurai. Iaido is an ancient martial art practiced by samurai using Japanese swords. The experience of cutting tatami mats with a Japanese sword is a very popular plan that will make you feel like a samurai.
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Samurai Experience in Tokyo / SAMURAI've

Our samurai experience program entails dressing up in a samurai costume and learning samurai sword fighting (Tate) first-hand. Anybody can join the activity regardless of age and gender, as long as you have the samurai spirit within you. Our samurai experience plan has been featured on TV and in the media, and has already been enjoyed by over 3,000 people from many different countries! Since this type of experience is rare in Tokyo, we have been incorporated into tour plans by tourist agencies and travel agencies, and our experience has been very well received by visitors to Tokyo from all over the country. The unique feature of our Samurai Experience is that we are staffed by professionals who are active in video and stage productions! Enjoy the authentic samurai experience with us!
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Samurai Sword Experience in Asakusa Tokyo

Our instructor has more than 10 years experience in Battodo(swordsmanship) Plus acquired silver medal once, bronze medal twice in the all Japan championship during the past 3 years. Our instructor is bilingual in English and Japanese, he explains to the participants about not solely key points culture and history of samurai and classical martial arts.
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Samurai & Ninja experience! !

This program is made for the experience. Therefore, both beginners and inexperienced martial arts players can participate with confidence. You can experience various martial arts at once, so it is recommended for those who want to experience Japanese martial arts! !
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Samurai Sword Experience (Family Friendly) at SAMURAI MUSEUM

You will put on the traditional samurai outfit and wield a katana just like a real samurai. This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. The lesson includes hakama wearing,, wearing samurai armor and samurai helmet and posing in front of several samurai-theme backgrounds. The whole experience takes about 75 minutes.
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IAIDO SAMURAI ship experience with real SWARD and ARMER

Professional Swordsmans will train you Every person who hasn't no idea about Japanese swordsmanhop will be welcomed. Skilled Teacher will give you the interesting and hands-on sword experience. Family training is available, They leaned and felt Japanese impression and tradition. You can touch real armor and sword. Master is collecting real armor and sword. these are museum collection value items.
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Iaido Experience in Tokyo

The samurai code of conduct is called bushido. This experience will introduce you to Iaido, the predominant swordsmanship style practiced by Samurai for more than six centuries, which revolves around the swift and controlled sword drawing to respond to any sudden attacks. From the controlled drawing of the sword, to deftly striking an opponent, and placing the sword back into the scabbard, all are significant components of Iaido. Discover the true essence of Iaido by learning from a master, and get to slash a cardboard dummy with a sword. Admire the master's skill up close by watching his demonstration. As you go through the process, you will feel the sense of courtesy and discipline that are samurai values. Your experience will take place at International Iaido Organization HOGYOKUKAI, the largest organization that teaches Mugai Ryu. Learn directly from the masters!
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Ninja Wire Action Experience

World’s First! Learn wire action from the pros! Anybody can flip, fly, and fight like a ninja! 1:Experience firsthand how wire action is performed . 2:Have your performance professionally filmed. 3:See your feats edited into a short movie. 4:Take home an original short film, starring you! The Ninja Wire Action Experience is an exciting, one-of-a-kind activity that could only be found in Akihabara,TOKYO. Get footage of your awesome ninja skills to show to your family and friends. A completely new experience, full of fun and smiles. Time required: Approximately one hour Event schedule: Every Monday to Friday Available times: 13:00~14:00
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Samurai Private Tour with Umeshu Tasting in Mito

If you are a fan of samurai culture and history, this is it! Mito City, the central part of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a must-go place for Samurai funs. Having prospered as the seat of the Mito Tokugawa, here you can learn about samurai culture from various aspects. The tour includes martial arts experience at a place where samurai trained themselves. Umeshu tasting is also included in this tour.
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Tokyo: Samurai Experience and Show

Experience the spirit of the Samurai in the costume. Watch a sword fighting show and practice while learning how to use a Japanese sword. After practice, participate in a sword fight show as the last samurai and defeat your enemies. ・You can watch a mini Samurai sword fighting show. ・You can try on a samurai costume. ・You will practice using a Japanese sword and participate in a show in which you will defeat your enemies as a samurai. ・You will learn not only the skills of the samurai but also the way of ・Bushido (the way of the Samurai). ・You will receive a diploma at the end of the course. About Samurai Samurai were warriors who served feudal lords during the Edo period (1603-1868), which began in the 16th century, and were held in the highest position in the status system with high ethical standards such as righteousness, humanity, courtesy, and loyalty.
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