Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 6 to 75 years old；Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing；Rental equipment: Various weapons；Time required: Approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the condition；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Tokyo, Nakano] Experience Real Martial Arts: 'Samurai & Ninja Experience' (For International Visitors)

Japan-Tokyo , Nakano

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:2 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Martial Arts Studies
Divine Samurai Techniques
Ninja Skills

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Product Info

This is a private/small-group program where you can understand Japanese Ninja and Samurai culture not just through costumes and performances, but through your own body. Rather than the flashy portrayals seen in movies and anime, we explore the 'physical awareness for survival' and 'ways of quietly controlling a situation' that they actually practiced. In the Ninja experience, you will learn how to use your body to 'erase your presence,' 'move without fatigue,' and 'avoid escalating danger,' rather than focusing on combat techniques. The content focuses on things applicable in modern daily life, such as how to walk, stand, shift your center of gravity, and use your gaze and breath. Instead of just wearing a costume and posing, you will learn what it truly means to 'hide' (shinobu) through your body. In the Samurai experience, we focus more on posture, distancing, and mental readiness than on swinging a sword. Through body control techniques designed to avoid conflict, maintain harmony, and stay centered, you will experience the stillness and dignity valued by the Samurai. While we use wooden swords (bokuto) as needed, the goal is not to win, but to cultivate a stable state of being. Lessons begin with breathing and proceed safely while checking your physical and mental state for the day. No prior experience or specific fitness level is required. This is not an experience to show off strength, but one where we value having you take home the 'embodied knowledge' hidden deep within Japanese culture. Discover the essence of authentic Ninjas and Samurai that you cannot find in typical sightseeing. We deliver a quiet, profound, and uniquely Japanese experience.
Martial Arts Studies
Acquire basic knowledge of Samurai, Ninjas, and various weapon techniques.
Divine Samurai Techniques
We introduce real techniques, not just entertainment!
Ninja Skills
Learn techniques such as shuriken throwing and blowgun arts.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

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Changing clothes: 5 minutes.
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Self-introduction: 5 minutes.
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Warm-up exercises: 15 minutes.
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Basic exercises: 15 minutes.
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Kenjutsu (Sword Techniques): 20 minutes.
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Iai, Battoujutsu, and Jujutsu: 30 minutes.
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Shurikenjutsu (Throwing Star Techniques): 30 minutes.

Purchase Notice

Questions about booking:

Question 1: ① Please tell us your physique, age, and gender. ② Are there any movements you are injured or unable to do?

Regarding cancellation of the event:

The event will be held unless there are natural disasters.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

Please be punctual.

Other important points to note:

Please let us know in advance if you have any martial arts experience. -------------------------------------------------------------- There are many coin parking lots nearby.

Includes/Excludes

none

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 75 years old
Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing
Rental equipment: Various weapons
Time required: Approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the condition
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: Nakano Palace Nakamura II B1, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Address: Nakano Palace Nakamura II B1, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

・Meeting Time: Activity Time ・Meeting Point: Goshin Karate Kimura Juku, Nakano Main Dojo

Experience Location

Location Name: Nakano Palace Nakamura II B1, Nakano Ward, Tokyo

Address: Nakano Palace Nakamura II B1, Nakano Ward, Tokyo

How to Get There

・By train: 10 minutes on foot from Nakano Station or Shin-Nakano Station

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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