Samurai Class: Swordsmanship & Archery Mastery

Experience the authentic Samurai spirit with our traditional Japanese swordsmanship course. Learn Toyama school of swordsmanship and immerse yourself in the true essence of Kenjutsu.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3-chōme-14-14 Haramachida - This experience offers a lecture on Japanese swords, KATA (slashing forms) training, sparring practice, and the opportunity to try bows and arrows, as well as mock sword slashing.
    Participants will slash multiple targets while moving, which presents a significant challenge. Embrace the difficulty!
    This class provides an…
What's Included
  • Personalized lesson preparation based on your height and weight
  • Includes practice uniform
  • Practice with both a wooden sword (Bokken) and a real sword
What's Not Included
  • Facility Charter Fees(This will occur )
  • If you wish to rent the facility exclusively, please contact us.
Additional Information

Please provide the height and weight of all participants. This is a shared class.
An email will be sent once the reservation is confirmed, so please ensure to check your inbox.
This class is not intended for entertainment purposes for foreigners. It is designed for guests who have a genuine interest in samurai culture. This is the only class in Japan…

Location
3-chōme-14-14 Haramachida
The dojo is on the 3rd floor. Please come to the 3rd floor using the stairs on the left side of the sword shop. Late arrivals will inconvenience other guests, so please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time. Please let us know in advance if you will be using this experience for filming.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lachlan_o
Jan 28, 2026
The lesson took part in... - The lesson took part in four sections, with the teacher being very informative and encouraging throughout every step. He made sure that we understood everything he showed us and that we were being as safe as possible as to prevent any accidents. If I ever come back to Japan, I will make sure to do this lesson again because it was so interesting and entertaining.
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Jamesce783pm
Jan 22, 2026
Insights into the sword skills of a Samurai. - I went with two friends and we attended the class when visiting Tokyo. It was a marvelous experience and we all had a great time learning how to handle katanas and cutting blocks of foam with precision. We also shot arrows and competed against each other for prizes. Our instructor was awesome and a real interesting person. I would highly recommend this class if you have the time. Also, if you arrive before 9:30 you can watch the instructor and his assistant go through their daily training regiment cutting bamboo mats. This was really fun to watch.
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J5299zbjamesl
Jan 21, 2026
Swordplay 101 - A great experience from experts who are serious but humble and fun to be around. Get there early to see the instructors daily training exercises - a highlight not to be missed.
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Jantina
Jan 16, 2026
Authentic Samurai and Archery Training - This was a fantastic authentic experience for our family. The host was very engaging. We loved learning the history of samurai, how the swords are made and practicing the art of using a samurai. We also learnt about Japanese archery and practiced hitting targets in the studio. We were all provided with traditional training wear which made for great photos. It was a memorable experience.
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Backpacker561500
Jan 11, 2026
Amazing experience!!! I definitely recommend it a lot!!! - One of the best experiences I could bring from Japan. The teacher is very professional, has everything very well planned for training, teaches you, supervises you, corrects you and eventually even gets excited when it goes well. I suggest that you arrive before the start time so that you get ready and that you go in time because it lasts about 3 hours a little longer, but you miss everything very quickly, it is something that I highly recommend. Beware of the distance, it is more than an hour walk from Shibuya/Shinjuku, and it is early, traffic time and entrance to the offices so take precautions to get there.
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Don_s
Jan 9, 2026
Amazing Experience with an amazing instructor - I doubt there is a better samurai experience in Tokyo. This is as genuine an experience that you'll find. Highly recommend!
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Jan_k
Jan 8, 2026
A slice of history with a lot of fun - I've never been to Japan before. So I wanted to learn and get a feel for the history of Japans infamous Samurai and their way of life. This experience provided an amazing and unforgettable insight albeit just a snippet of Samurai life with a sword aka Katana. Our instructor, Sumida San and his assistant (apologies. I forgot your name) were truly excellent, easy going, easy introductions to the martial arts made the whole experience both fun and educational. The practice with the Katana the cutting of the blocks, the sparring with the firm but soft spongy katana and the Kyudo/archery all made this into a truly amazing memorable experience. I traveled from Shinjuku by train to the dojo which was easy to find as Google maps links are provided and an easy 15min stroll or less to the dojo from Machida station, plenty of shops and places to eat in the area too. I would definitely recommend this experience and should I ever get back to Japan I would certainly do this again. It has actually made me want to try find somewhere local to try and take it up and practice more.
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Navigate30972385590
Jan 5, 2026
Real life Samurai experience - I have been doing martial arts for years and this was an incredibly authentic experience with a true master and follower of Bushido. Sumido sensei and his assistant are so welcoming and share their knowledge freely. The class involves far more practical experience than I anticipated and it dosen’t matter what level you are - you will feel safe and encouraged to learn. The experience teaches a lot about Japanese culture also. Thank you so much for a wonderful insight into the Samurai.
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Julesca
Jan 4, 2026
Highlight of our trip - The entire experience was amazing. Sumida-sensei was patient, thorough, captivating, interesting, and he added moments of fun and witty humor. From handling the katana, to sparring, to archery, while also learning about the entire construction of the sword and his history as a samurai descendant, made for fascinating learning. From beginning to end, it was an amazing experience and training that was a highlight of our trip.
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Iraj_k
Jan 2, 2026
A raw, beautiful and challenging experience - One of the most genuine experiences I had in Japan that felt wholesome, fun and challenging. This isn't like a typical tourist gimmick. Sumida sensei goes out of his way to help you understand the history, culture and mechanics of the samurais and their weapons. He makes a challenging concept fun and helps you push yourself by creating a safe and fun environment. The only thing I feel sad about is the fact that I can't stay and learn from him and Harry.
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From $194
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).