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Samurai Training Tokyobon

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Taito City, Japan
Samurai Training Tokyobon
Samurai Experience in Tokyo
This was a really fun experience. From kimono dressing up to photoshoot to samurai choreographed training - it all was a unique experience as a visiting international tourist. Got a DVD at the end with pictures. I wish they gave a little more history of samurai and the art form.
This experience was pure awesomeness. You get to dress up like a samurai and get basic training on using the katana, and then get to have a training fight with pics and video recording. Epic! Jiro and Maho were so nice and very patient with me.
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icon1 hour  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during this flexible-length training session in Tokyo. Discover the samurai practice of ‘Kenbu Tachibana Ittoryu’ style, a special sword performance that’s been around for more than 80 years. During your class you’ll don a samurai outfit and train with the ‘katana’ (single-edge samurai sword) and enjoy a photo shoot to help commemorate your experience. Your outfit rental, an instructor and photo and video footage from the session are included.
  • Train in the arts of the samurai warrior during a class in Tokyo
  • Learn the practice of 'Kenbu Tachibana Ittoryu' a performance style that's been around more than 80 years
  • Don a samurai outfit to get into the proper mindset of a Japanese warrior
  • Practice with the 'katana' (single-edge samurai sword)
  • Enjoy a fun photo shoot and receive a samurai training certificate
  • Great experience for families and children
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Local instructor
Rental costume
Picture and video footage
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

1-chōme-33-9 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Cool Japan Entertainment Inc.

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Samurai Training Tokyobon?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during Samurai Training Tokyobon?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Samurai Training Tokyobon?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Samurai Training Tokyobon?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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What is the maximum group size during Samurai Training Tokyobon?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

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  • "Take few more minutes extra for locating the entrance :) Very friendly welcome in cosy atelier!" See review
  • "Place is difficult to find and you need to ask around to find it but the experience was really good." See review

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Good experience!
glennpeterson17
, Nov 2019
I had a good time. Jiro was a fun instructor with a good attitude. It was a rainy day and I was the only one there and so received individual instruction for the whole time which was very nice. This is not a formal martial arts class. You're dressed up in a samurai outfit, they take photos of you, and then teach you basics of how to draw and hold the sword, how to stand & move, how to make cuts. The final product is they take a short video of you and the instructor going through a scripted sparing match (note: you win!).
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Perfect
ondrejtrecha
, Nov 2019
Quite hard to find (look up on the building). Take few more minutes extra for locating the entrance :) Very friendly welcome in cosy atelier! Many choices how to dress up and if you dont know, the pro staff will help you out. I personally did photo shooting only once in my lifetime, but Jiro, without any frustration from my side, navigated me how to put into the pose. Very appreciated! After photo session went to small room to practice the art of samurais. From how to respect spirit of the sword, through honoring your opponent to sword fencing itself. Jiro is very skilled, very nice work with people and also funny fellow :))) I really enjoyed entire practice and just made me feel I want to continue in practice somehow. Highly recommended! ありがとうございます アンドレアス (Andoreasu)
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Samurai Experience in Tokyo
Nikolaos S
, Jun 2019
We went through this experience on the last day of our stay in Tokyo and we did not regret it. Place is difficult to find and you need to ask around to find it but the experience was really good. We got dressed as Samurai and after having a lot of photos of us being taken in the Samurai costume, we then went and had Samurai training with videos of our training being captured also! During the training we were given detailed information regarding the history of Samurai and their training. Very pleasurable experience, which if someone is interested in martial arts, would definitely enjoy.
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Wonderful experience!
Wanderer40115531323
, Apr 2019
Signed up my 10 yr old daughter and husband for the samurai experience. They had so much fun. Thank you for the memories!
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Great Experience
BiancaA368
, Apr 2019
Despite being a little hard to find, tje teacher and experience were great! Even got a bonus dvd of my battle
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wvuwhitney
, Jul 2018
It was fun taking part of this experience. Everyone should try this at least once while in Japan. Fun for entire family.
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You get a brief bit of history and the...
Leila K
, Jun 2018
You get a brief bit of history and the coolest outfit! You learn a choreographed battle, was a lot of fun! Thank you
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Firstly, getting dressed into samurai...
TK
, Mar 2018
Firstly, getting dressed into samurai outfits really puts you mentally into this historic character. Then some really cool professional photos, to remember the event. The best part is the training session, where you get expert tuition on how to present yourself, work with training swords and have a mock battle. I will never forget it, and neither will my son, whom I surprised with this event. You get a small license at the end, which I carry always and remember fondly of the fun we had. Highly recommend this event - great people, costumes and effort to make it as real as possible, and so much fun.
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This was a really fun experience. From...
talk2rdj
, Feb 2018
This was a really fun experience. From kimono dressing up to photoshoot to samurai choreographed training - it all was a unique experience as a visiting international tourist. Got a DVD at the end with pictures. I wish they gave a little more history of samurai and the art form.
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Amazing Samurai Training experience My...
kindbeautifulwoman
, Jan 2018
Amazing Samurai Training experience My brother and I are grateful to the very attentive and kind lady in geisha costume and male samurai trainer. Both are credits to the Japanese culture and exuded the courteous sophisticated persona they represent. We will remember the training,pics,vids always :)
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