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Explore Sakura's history and the spirit of the sword with New Zealand kendo master Alec Bennett! Samurai Journey in Sakura (Sakura, Chiba)

Name: Explore Sakura's history and the spirit of the sword with New Zealand kendo master Alec Bennett! Samurai Journey in Sakura (Sakura, Chiba)
SKU: 529288
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Japan-Kanto , Chiba , Sakura

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https://arekku.nz/about-me Alec Bennett will be touring Sakura City with you! Zazen experience at the former Hotta residence: Experience zazen in the residence built by Hotta Masatomo (1851-1911), the last lord of the Sakura domain. Clear your mind in silence and experience traditional Japanese culture. The zazen experience will be led by Kato Taijun, the head priest of Hojuin Temple, a branch of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. •Samurai History Lecture at the National Museum of Japanese History: With Alec's commentary, you will learn more about the spirit and history of Japanese Bushido at the National Museum of Japanese History. • Demonstration and lecture on Tatsumi-ryu, an ancient martial art passed down in Sakura: Learn about the history and techniques of Tatsumi-ryu, an ancient martial art passed down in Sakura, through an outstanding demonstration by a master who has received full mastery of the art, and the spirit behind it. • Stroll around Sakura City: Stroll through the historic buildings and streets of Sakura Castle Town. Hiyodori-zaka: Take a stroll along a charming bamboo forest path. o Samurai Residence: A samurai residence that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, offering a glimpse into life at that time. Magata Shrine: Visit a historic shrine that has watched over Sakura's history. •Interactive practice with local kendo practitioners: In the evening, participants will participate in practice at a local dojo in Sakura City, where they will deepen their friendships with the kendo practitioners through exchanges of bamboo swords.

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■ Former Hotta Residence and Sakura Garden This is a residence and garden established in 1890 by the last lord of Sakura Domain, Hotta Masatomo.
The mansion portion is a high-class Japanese-style residence from the Meiji period and is designated as an Important Cultural Property, and the garden is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty.
■National Museum of Japanese History This is the only and largest historical and folk museum in Japan that uses actual materials and precise replicas to explain the history and ethnic culture of the archipelago from prehistoric and ancient times to the present day.
■ Hiyodori Hill (Ancient Samurai Path)
This old path adjacent to the samurai residence street is a sloping road surrounded by beautiful bamboo forests that have remained almost unchanged since the Edo period. You can experience Sakura in the Edo period, where a samurai might appear at any moment.
■Samurai Residences Three samurai residences where Sakura feudal lords once lived are open to the public along a street where vestiges of the castle town, such as earthworks and hedges, remain. The size and style vary depending on the status of the samurai, and you can get a glimpse into how the samurai lived in the past.
Magata Shrine Magata Shrine was the guardian deity of the Sakura domain and was deeply revered by successive feudal lords and their retainers. The current main hall was built in 1843 by the feudal lord at the time, Masamune Hotta, and is a designated cultural property of Sakura City.
■Tsukamoto Museum of Art This unique museum specializing in Japanese swords boasts one of the largest collections in Japan, and was established based on the collection of Tsukamoto Sozan, an army officer and later businessman from Sakura City.
■Youth Gymnasium This quaint performance hall (gymnasium) was built in 1942 as a martial arts hall for Chiba Prefectural Sakura High School and was moved to its current location in 1989.
■Zazen Under the guidance of the head priest of Hojuin Temple, a Rinzai sect temple in Kamiza, Sakura City, you will experience zazen on the second floor of the living room wing of the former Hotta residence (usually closed to the public).

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Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
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.

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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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