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Tokyo Samurai Sword Cutting: Learn the Ancient Iaido Martial Art
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5 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Experience the ancient Japanese martial art of Iaido and learn the art of samurai sword cutting. Feel like a true samurai as you cut tatami mats with a Japanese sword.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Change into Iaidogi (Iaido and Hakama) and cut the tatami mat with a Japanese sword. This is a trial cutting experience where you cut a tatami mat with a real Japanese sword. Feel like a samurai!
What's Included
- 2 makiwara
- Iaidogi (traditional Iaido attire)
- All fees and taxes included
- Practice wooden sword
- Authentic Japanese sword provided
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Iaido, once a training technique of the samurais, persists today as an ancient Japanese marital art. Through the practice of test cutting, one learns the art of wielding a sword that’s capable of slicing. Engaging in such a test cut experience - earnestly cutting a tatami mat - is a widely embraced activity that allows individuals to experience the spirit of a samurai.
Location
162-0831
There is a sign that reads "Houkokuji Shojoin" and there is also a light blue flag with "Samurai Theater Tokyo" written on it.
Here are the details of access. Please refer to it.
https://www.samurai-theater.com/en/access/
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Sheiba_r
Jun 4, 2024
Must Try Samurai Experience in Tokyo! - The instructors were very serious about this form of art and gave my young adult children and myself a lesson in samurai sword cutting and an experience that we won't forget. We were given a chance to use a sword to cut a rolled-up bamboo mat which was exhilarating!! This is a must-do while in Tokyo.
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Kimberly_m
May 17, 2024
Back to the days of the Samurai - This was a nice experience from the beginning! We were dressed in traditional clothes and taught how to clear the mind, hold a sword, and different strikes one might use on an opponent. A great idea for young adults and teens!
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Marcus_g
Mar 27, 2024
Fantastic experience - It was a fantastic experience at an affordable price. They're very foreigner friendly and you'll create memories you won't forget
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Jeff
Jan 14, 2024
Awesome experience - A great educational experience. A hands on event that showed the strong culture need of concentration and skill. Getting to use the ancient swords was very powerful. I had three children aged 12, 17, 29 and myself. Very genuine experience and lovely organisers. Highly recommend.
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Ezequiel
Dec 5, 2023
100% recommended experience - It has been a success to have had this experience on our trip to Japan. 100% recommendable.
The session was very enjoyable and we learned a lot in a very short time. Positions, terms, exercises and, of course, making the cuts on the tatami.
The people at the activity also make it really entertaining and fun.
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