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1 hour 40 minutes
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Experience Bushido(the way of the warrior) while wearing a dogi and being taught directly by Mr. Matsunaga, the 18th head of the family who inherited the style of Niten Ichiryu from the strongest samurai in Japan, Miyamoto Musashi.
Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets, while learning about the spirituality of Iaido, which is not only about winning a battle, but also mastering swordsmanship to protect.
At the end, you will receive a samurai training completion certificate and an original tenugui hand towel with your name written on it.
Because the experience is held right next to Kumamoto Castle, you can enjoy the castle before or after your experience.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participation requirements:Height 150cm or more
When changing into martial arts attire, please remove thick jackets and similar outerwear. However, you can keep wearing T-shirts or sweatshirts, as we will arrange the dressing process accordingly.
We kindly request that you wear clothing that is easy to be dressed in.
You can keep your pants on, but please refrain from wearing skirts or dresses, as they may restrict movement.
We do not accept observers-only reservations. If you wish to accompany a participant as an observer, please make a prior reservation. The fee for observers is 3,350 yen per person (includes the observation fee, tea, sweets set, and hand towel).
In this tour, we will use imitation swords, but we kindly ask that you follow the instructor's safety guidelines and participate with care.
While we provide tea and sweets during the experience, if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance and consume the provided items accordingly.
If the tour is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, we will notify you by phone by 4:00 p.m. the day before the tour.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Dogi rental
Hand towel
Matcha
Japanese sweets
Samurai training certificate
Hotel pickup and drop-off
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
jimmy c,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
An amazing experience with a Iaido master from Miyamoto Musashi lineage! Had so much fun learning how to handle a katana.
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