Samurai Sword Cutting Experience Tokyo
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Iaido is a martial art that was practiced by samurai as a practice, and has established itself as an ancient Japanese martial art in modern times. Trial cutting is practice to learn how to swing a sword that can cut. Such a trial cutting experience (cutting a tatami mat seriously) is a very popular plan where you can experience the feeling of a samurai.
Iaido is an ancient martial art practiced by samurai using Japanese swords. The experience of cutting tatami mats with a Japanese sword is a very popular plan that will make you feel like a samurai.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Japanese sword
wooden sword for practice
Iaidogi (Iaido and Hakama)
All Fees and Taxes
2 makiwara
Private transportation
What To Expect
Participants change into kimono and hakama, and experience cutting tatami mats with a real Japanese sword. I feel like a samurai! 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!
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Samurai Sword Cutting Experience Tokyo
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family Fun
Michael M,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a unique great experience. They had such great service and they gave people umbrellas because it was storming at the end. Definitely Recommend.
Awesome experience
Jason Y,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Staff were lovely and the instructor was informative, patient, and encouraging. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We felt safe and supported. The location can be a bit tricky to find, trust Apple Maps to get you into the area and then look for signage to find the exact spot. They have done a good job helping with signs and instructions.
Awesome Experience
Felicia A,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome! I am with my two teenage sons, they love it too. We got to experience the samurai way of handling the sword and the cutting technique. The attire looks great and we had a great time!
Have to do experience
Mark S,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00An amazing experience! Fun and friendly staff. Really felt like I was being trained in the samurai way. Would recommend to everyone! It felt so cool to use a sword and chip the mats. We loved our sense, met some fun people in the group. So very happy we did this experience
Just what my teen sons wanted to do in Japan!
Sloane W,
Jun 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful highlight of our trip to Japan. My teens wanted to do this before we left and I depend on Viator for multiple experiences throughout our travels. The place is on a quiet residential street so give yourself enough time to get there. We opted for an Uber since there was five of us. It’s unassuming from the outside but when you step in there is a wall lined with ornate Samurai regalia, very beautiful. The teacher (Master) was such a great instructor. He led with grace but was firm with his presence and commanded much respect. You get to cut the mats twice after learning the correct way to do it, then he gives a fabulous demonstration. I highly recommend anyone this experience!
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