Tokyo: Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last Samurai
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You can actually use a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai, and experience a trial cutting. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you. Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, has been carried on to this day, and students of Tennen Rishin-ryu practice at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo to hone their swordsmanship skills. You can learn the essence of Tennen Rishin-ryu at the actual dojo. The swordsmen who practiced the Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino City formed the Shinsengumi, said to be the strongest group of swordsmen, at the end of the Edo period and were known as the Last Samurai. You can feel the history and culture of the Last samurai by experiencing swordsmanship in Hino City, the hometown of the Shinsengumi. Masao Inoue, the chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo and a descendant of the Shinsengumi executive Genzaburo Inoue, will lead the experience program.2 hours
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The Shinsengumi, the strongest group of swordsmen active at the end of the Edo period, is known as the “Shogun's Last Samurai”.
You can experience Tennen Rishin-ryu, the Shinsengumi's swordsmanship, in Hino City, Tokyo, which is said to be the hometown of the Shinsengumi.
Learn the basic forms of Tennen Rishin-ryu and try cutting with a Japanese sword that embodies the samurai spirit.
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Genzaburo Inoue Shiryokan4-11-12 Hinohonmachi, Hino, Japan, 191-0011
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The venue is on the second floor of the Inoue Genzaburo Museum, a 5-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line.View Location
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The venue is on the second floor of the Inoue Genzaburo Museum, a 5-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line.View Location
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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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- 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
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Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & 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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No reviews found!Operated by Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last SamuraiCreated on 12 Apr 2024Created on 28 Oct 2024
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