Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

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About the Activity

▼The Most Authentic Samurai Training Activity in Kyoto, Japan▼ You will wear the proper training gear and hold real katana swords to train as the samurai did at a local dojo where 30+ students train regularly. Handling a katana correctly and cutting through objects will change your life. After participating in the training, if you wish to learn more, you can join our regular training or enroll in our online lessons. *From January 2025, "Let's ask Shogo" will not be the interpreter for this activity. Please understand that you won't be able to meet Shogo. ▼The content of this experience▼ 1. Getting dressed in the training gear 2. Learning how to draw, sheath, and swing the katana safely 3. Learning about the culture and history of katana and samurai 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana 5. Watching the master's katana performance

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water

Use of equipment : Other.

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Why Choose Us ▶︎An instructor with 20+ years of training Many facilities have undertrained instructors who can only teach tourists. Your instructor here has over 50 students worldwide and over 20+ years of training experience. ▶︎The venue is a REAL DOJO We are NOT a tourist spot but a real dojo where 20+ students train regularly. ▶︎Everything is interpreted in English perfectlyView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

▶︎Next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku-Dori” ▶︎There are signs of our dojo in the front ▶︎The entrance is down a spiral staircaseView Location

End point

▶︎Next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku-Dori” ▶︎There are signs of our dojo in the front ▶︎The entrance is down a spiral staircaseView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You must be 12 years or older to participate

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Shogo YamaguchiCreated on 18 Sep 2023Created on 09 Sep 2024

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