Venue fee、Experience fees、Professional coach、Photography charge、English staff

Cancellations 29 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 15 to 28 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 25% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 14 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.

・Please bring a drink with a lid.；・Arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time；・You may get the request to sign the disclaimer contract form before the experience:；https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/disclaimer_form_A-0969.pdf

Samurai Experience by Shidenryu in Tokyo

Name: Samurai Experience by Shidenryu in Tokyo
SKU: 195762

Japan-Kanto , Tokyo , Adachi

Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)

Duration:2 hour(s)

Guided language: English

Free cancellation 29 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Learn the basics of Japanese martial arts, including iaido (sword drawing) and kenjutsu (swordsmanship).
Recreate a scene from a Japanese period drama with choreographed swordplay.
Challenge yourself with a real katana in a test-cutting (tameshigiri) experience, with video recording included.
Calm your mind after the excitement with a traditional Japanese calligraphy (shodo) session. Write a kanji character of your choice on a decorative paperboard (shikishi) to take home as a souvenir.
Wear traditional samurai attire (kimono and hakama) during the experience.
Capture your memories with video recordings and commemorative photos.

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

Package Options

Cultural Experiences

Cultural experience type

Sumo experience

Product Info

Entertainment Samurai (iai and japanese swordsmanship) experience by Shiden Hiryu, representative of Shiden-ryu, who represents Japan and is also active overseas
Children and adults alike can experience Japanese martial arts, spirit and beauty.
Experience in Kimono (Kimono and Hakama)　
At the end of the activity, you will be able to commemorate the experience by taking a photo and video of the moves you have learnt.　
One person can also join, so please feel free to make a reservation.

Samurai Experience - 5 Unique Plans to Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture
〇 Special SAMURAI & Cultural Experience
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a full experience: wear traditional kimono, learn samurai techniques, try calligraphy, and challenge yourself with real sword cutting.
〇 Samurai & Calligraphy Experience
Enjoy a cultural journey with kimono dressing, samurai training, and calligraphy practice.
〇 Samurai & Tea Ceremony Experience
Explore a historical experience with kimono dressing, samurai training, and tea ceremony.
〇 Samurai Sword Mastery Experience
Master the art of the samurai with kimono dressing, samurai training, and real sword cutting.
〇 Samurai Basics Experience
A perfect introduction to samurai culture with kimono dressing and basic samurai training.
※Our Samurai Experience Basic Plan has been upgraded!
Now, we’ve added a Zen Meditation session to the package. This new addition allows participants to calm their minds and regulate their breathing after the excitement of the Samurai Experience. It’s the perfect way to complete your journey into the world of the samurai!

Wearing Kimono
Samurai experience
Calligraphy
Using real sword
Tea ceremony experience

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Samurai & Calligraphy Experience
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Samurai & Tea ceremony Experience
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Samurai Sword Mastery Experience
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Samurai Basics Experience
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Each plan offers a unique way to connect with Japan's rich history and culture. Choose the one that suits your interests and create unforgettable memories!

What to Expect

Reception: Check in at the venue.
Kimono Selection & Dressing: Choose your samurai attire and get dressed.
Seated Bowing (Zarei): Learn the proper way to bow while seated.
Sword Handling Basics: Understand the fundamentals of handling a katana.
Basic Forms (Kata): Practice the foundational movements of samurai swordsmanship.
Sword Striking Practice: Engage in one-on-one practice with a partner.
Choreographed Swordplay: Recreate a dramatic fight scene from a Japanese period drama.
Performance & Video Recording: Showcase your skills in a final performance, with video recording provided.
Test-Cutting with a Real Katana: Experience the thrill of cutting with a real sword, with video recording included.
Calligraphy Experience: Practice writing a kanji character on paper, then create a final piece on decorative paperboard to take home.
Seated Bowing (Zarei): Conclude the session with a formal bow.
Commemorative Photos: Take photos to remember your experience.
Changing: Change back into your regular clothes.
End of Session: The experience concludes.

You can cut thing with a real sword and take a commemorative video.
Experience entertaining samurai (iai and japanese swordsmanship) from Shidenryu, one of Japan's leading sword dance groups.　
Experience a scene from a period drama.
Available from 1 person.　
Video recording and souvenir photographs of the samurai in action will give you an unforgettable experience to take home.
※You can take photos amongst yourself, or our staff can take photos for you using your camera.

Intro

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

1. Reception at the site
2. Kimono selection and dressing
3. Zarei（rules or manners when seated）
4. How to handle the sword
5. Samurai forms
6. Uchikomi (sword-to-sword fight)
7. How Samurai move
8. Presentation + video recording
9. Cutting thing with a serious sword（If you have selected the Cutting thing with a real sword Plan you can participate.）
10. Zarei（rules or manners when seated）
11. Taking a picture to commemorate
12. Change of clothes
13. End

Purchase Notice

・The process of cutting things with a real sword is for ages 13 and up.
・Please note that the meeting place may change depending on the date (in Tokyo). We will contact you in case of any changes.

Includes/Excludes

Venue fee
Experience fees
Professional coach
Photography charge
English staff

Reminders

・Please bring a drink with a lid.
・Arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time
・You may get the request to sign the disclaimer contract form before the experience:
https://www.his-j.com/japan-tourist/pdf/terms-conditions/disclaimer_form_A-0969.pdf

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: McDonald's Kitasenju West Exit

Address: 2-62 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0034

How to Get There

After exiting the ticket gates, go out the west exit and go down to the ground floor where you will find McDonald's. Please meet the staff there holding a meeting board. Arrive at the meeting point 10 min before the booking time.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 29 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 15 to 28 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 25% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 14 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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