Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Please let us know the height and weight of all participants. This class is a shared class.
We will send you an email after your reservation is confirmed, so please be sure to check your email.
My classe is not for entertainment for foreigners.
Guests who are interested in samurai culture should come to my class.
This class is the only one in Japan where you can learn Swordsmanship and Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery from true masters of both disciplines.
You can learn swordsmanship and archery from a master, and even hold an antique matchlock gun in your hands.
In this class, you can experience swordsmanship and archery.
The instructor is a master of swordsmanship and horseback archery, also called yabusame.
I am one of the very few masters in the world who has mastered both swordsmanship and horseback archery and continues to pass them down.
My guests can experience something they can never experience in any other samurai experience.
Also, all my techniques are authentic.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Please let me know your height and weight. As I prepare for the lesson clothes
Practice uniform/Practice Sword/Bokken/Real bow and arrow
Facility Charter Fees（This will occur ）
If you wish to rent the facility exclusively, please contact us.
What To Expect
During this experience, you will receive a lecture on Japanese swords, learn KATA (slashing forms), practice sparring, and try out bows and arrows, as well as try slashing with a mock sword. You slash multiple targets while moving, which is very difficult to do. Please experience the difficulty! This class allows you to experience swordsmanship and archery. Your instructor is a master of swordsmanship and horseback archery. Learn about samurai culture, hone your skills. Upon arrival at the dojo, you will receive a short lecture and change into training wear. In the iai lesson, you will learn how to handle and swing the mock sword. In the gekken lesson, you will learn the timing of attack and defense, and spar with a moch sword. There is also an activity where you can check the blade line with mock sword. Please enjoy try test cutting! You can also try out a bow, which was the main weapon of the samurai 1000 years ago. Participants will also have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of Toyama-ryu 7th grade. This classes are not entertainment, so you'll get to see a variety of difficult techniques. Look forward to it.
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Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun
Jake L,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. Sumida-San is both really knowledgeable and very hospitable. Harry also very knowledgeable. Really fun to spar and cut thru the blocks. Learned a lot
Katana & Archery Experience – Unforgettable!
Orlando V,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00I traveled from Tokyo Daiba, and it took me about 1.5 hours to reach the dojo, but it was absolutely worth it! I arrived early and was warmly welcomed by the master. I even had the chance to watch one of his students practicing, which added a special touch before starting. The duel experience with practice swords was very fun, especially when I had the chance to spar with the master himself. No where to run! 😂 He was kind, patient, and always willing to answer any questions. I’m not someone who usually does sports, and now in my 50s, I truly appreciated every moment of the different practices. 🙏 Thanks to Master Yoshioki Sumida for the great experience. Real dojo. Real experience. A true master. Highly recommended. Enjoy your trip in Japan! Orlando
Wonderful experience
Jeffrey B,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very authentic! I learned a lot and had a great time. The instructor was obviously an expert and very passionate.
Timeless experience from a true master
Jnaneshwar D,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It's almost a year since I experienced Sumida San's Samurai Training adventure while traveling through Japan. Machida is a peaceful city, that I enjoyed walking around a bit before heading to the dojo. Sumida San was extremely gracious, and warned out group that our bodies will ache days afterwards if all goes well. And it did. I took various classes while in Japan, this was the last, and I am glad it was so because Sumida San pushed us hard with various swordsmanship activities. We started however with an understanding of the history and components of a Katana, making this a long and wholesome experience lasting a few hours. Reflecting upon my experience close to a year later, I can definitely say this is an adventure worth engaging in. Please absolutely sign up, and you won't regret it. Well, just make sure you don't push yourself too hard! Thank you Sumida San, and also thank you for describing the connection between Japan and Bengal :) Much Love and Respect, -JD
Top Notch Experience.
Kanyon W,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Master Sumida is very knowledgable of not only swordsmanship, but also samurai cultures and traditions as well. In this class you learn about the construction, application, history, and use of the katana. He has an excellent eye for safety and will make sure you leave better than you entered the dojo.
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