English swordsmanship instruction from a swordsmanship teacher who holds a rank in "Musashi Kunsugaikai"、Necessary clothing, swords, etc. for swordsmanship experience、English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)、Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)、Flexible travel plans in English、Photography services using single-lens cameras、Rental of mobile power supply and mobile phone Wi-Fi、Rent AI translator

Add-on items (to be paid on-site)

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

If you arrive late for the pre-determined meeting time, you may not be able to participate in the experience tour.；Even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time, we are unable to provide a refund. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.；This tour goes ahead regardless of weather conditions.；If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.；The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.；Image captions are for reference only.；We will contact you within 3 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.；If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.；When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go a little further away from Kagurazaka.

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English-Guided Swordsmanship Experience and Kagurazaka Walk

Name: English-Guided Swordsmanship Experience and Kagurazaka Walk
SKU: 161929

Japan-Kanto , Tokyo , Shinjuku

Booking confirmed within 5 working day(s)

Duration:4 hour(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

This tour is a private tour and will not be conducted with other groups.
We are a registered travel agency, so we provide itineraries that women traveling alone can safely join. Your tour guide will ensure you have a comfortable and safe travel experience.
"Mudashi" is a swordsmanship school with a long history in Japan. The swordsmanship instructors who hold the rank will use English to guide the swordsmanship and provide you with an authentic swordsmanship experience.
This is not a show for tourists, you can experience authentic swordsmanship at the "Musashi no Gai Kai".
Even beginners of swordsmanship can participate with confidence.
Before or after your swordplay experience, a local guide who has lived in Kagurazaka for about a quarter of a century will lead you in English to hidden spots known only to locals.
During the plum and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

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

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

- Tour time: about 3 hours (swordsmanship experience: about 1 hour, walking tour: about 2 hours)
After discussing the gathering and disbanding time with you, we will consult with the "Musashi Kuni Kaikai" and inform you of the actual time to participate in the swordsmanship experience.
The walking tour of Kagurazaka will be conducted before or after the swordsmanship experience, depending on the start and end time of the swordsmanship experience.

・"Mudage" was founded in 1693. The founder of the long-standing swordsmanship school "Tsujitsuki Tan" was a swordsman in the Edo period. 32 of his disciples were the feudal lords at that time.

・A deep connection with Zen Buddhism Tsujitsuki Tan attained enlightenment at a Zen temple in the past. He once said: "The way of swordsmanship and the way of Zen are the same."

・This is not a show for tourists. This is a very rare opportunity for foreign tourists who want to learn real swordsmanship.

・Due to the danger, we will not use real swords (real Japanese swords)
During the swordsmanship experience, you will use a wooden sword or short staff, and you can also take photos with an imitation sword.

・During the swordsmanship experience, you will use the dojo to borrow authentic clothing such as hakama. You can experience swordsmanship like a real samurai.

・Kagurazaka is the most recommended spot by Shinjuku City residents to friends, acquaintances, foreign tourists, and other visitors from outside Shinjuku City.
In the ranking of Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka’s ① cultural heritage and temples and shrines (4th), ② culture, art, and entertainment facilities (5th), ③ business, restaurants, and entertainment facilities (2nd), 4. Historical and modern architecture (4th place), ⑤ nature, parks, and urban landscapes (2nd place), 6. festivals and events (1st place), all ranked in the top 5 in these 6 categories (Source: "Shinjuku City Charisma Research").

・Kagurazaka is a charming area with various cultural features such as samurai-machi, monzen-machi, flower streets, and shopping streets.
Kagurazaka was built in the early 1600s as a road connecting Tadakatsu Sakai's mansion to Ushigome Gate in Edo Castle. "Elder" is an official position that assists the shogun, and is the highest official position in the Edo shogunate. Since then, Kagurazaka has developed into a temple town centered on Bishamonten (Zenkoji Temple) and Akagi Shrine, and also prospered as a flower street. During the Meiji period, the area was transformed into a town for ordinary citizens after the disappearance of Buka Town. It survived the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and became known as "Yamanote Ginza", becoming one of Tokyo's main downtown areas. In 1952, the Tokyo French-Japanese Institute (now the Tokyo French Institute) was established, and due to the influence of French culture, the area is also known as Japan's "Montmartre". Based on the above, Kagurazaka is a unique city that skillfully combines traditional and modern culture.

・During the plum and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

・If necessary, we can also take you to sightseeing areas outside Kagurazaka.

【Charging options】
・Rental outdoor clothing (Patagonia brand)
We can provide you with outdoor clothing rentals suitable for walking. Especially recommended for business travelers who don't want to wear a suit and want to be able to move around comfortably.
・Rental work clothes "Job clothes" are work clothes traditionally worn in Japanese Zen temples. With its calm, earthy colors and easy-to-move design, it's perfect for wearing while experiencing swordsmanship and strolling through traditional towns like Kagurazaka.

Clothing rentals with paid options can be booked on this page, and work clothes rentals can be booked on this page.

【Free option】
・Photography services using single-lens cameras

Capture the best moments of your trip or take photos with your smartphone or camera.
・Rental power bank and mobile phone Wi-Fi
No need to worry about dead batteries or unstable communication.
・AI translator tour guide will carry POCKETALK (AI translator) to support conversation. The machine supports 85 languages, enabling multilingual communication.
・Trash bags provided. The tour guide will provide trash bags. Don't worry about finding the trash can.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 4 hour(s)

1 Day

Tour time: about 3 hours (swordsmanship experience: about 1 hour, walking tour: about 2 hours) After discussing the gathering and disbanding time with you, we will consult with the "Musashi Kuni Kaikai" and inform you of the actual time to participate in the swordsmanship experience. The walking tour of Kagurazaka will be conducted before or after the swordsmanship experience, depending on the start and end time of the swordsmanship experience.
[Example of demonstration route] Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Ochiai Station Exit 4 (under the stairs) (Gathering) Go to "Musashi Kunsugai Kai" to experience swordsmanship
After experiencing swordsmanship, head to Kagurazaka
Yai Noh Theater (only available during the period)
TOKYO AKOMEYA in la kagū
Akagi Shrine
Bishamonten (Zenkokuji Temple)
Cobblestone alleys (Cobblestone alleys such as Hyogo Yokocho)
Chikudo Hachiman Shrine
Eat while walking(*)
Ushigome Gate (Ushigome attached)
JR Iidabashi Station West Exit (disbanded)
(*) Eat while walking (you can taste various desserts such as Japanese confectionery, donuts, tofu desserts, milkyaki, etc., as well as butcher shop snacks such as croquettes, minced meat croquettes, etc., which can only be found in Delicious food that can only be tasted in Kagurazaka). But please note that fees will be calculated separately. In addition, we will take tourists to hidden spots in Kagurazaka that only locals know.

Purchase Notice

[Items to bring/clothing]
・Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and easy to move around.
・Clothing rental service is also available (fees apply). Work clothes are especially recommended.

Includes/Excludes

English swordsmanship instruction from a swordsmanship teacher who holds a rank in "Musashi Kunsugaikai"
Necessary clothing, swords, etc. for swordsmanship experience
English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)
Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)
Flexible travel plans in English
Photography services using single-lens cameras
Rental of mobile power supply and mobile phone Wi-Fi
Rent AI translator

Add-on items (to be paid on-site)

Eligible Users

Reminders

If you arrive late for the pre-determined meeting time, you may not be able to participate in the experience tour.
Even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time, we are unable to provide a refund. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.
This tour goes ahead regardless of weather conditions.
If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.
The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.
Image captions are for reference only.
We will contact you within 3 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.
If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.
When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go a little further away from Kagurazaka.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Ochiai Station Exit 4 (under the stairs)

Address: 29, Higashi-Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

After discussing the gathering and disbanding time with you, we will consult with the "Musashi Kuni Kaikai" and inform you of the actual time to participate in the swordsmanship experience. The walking tour of Kagurazaka will be conducted before or after the swordsmanship experience, depending on the start and end time of the swordsmanship experience. Please inquire if you need hotel pick-up.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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