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Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo"? Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers while enjoying "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet)for Lunch, and Sukiyaki for dinner, and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup). Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers.
For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion.
*All the details will be provided on the ticket after confirming your booking.
**Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. Please note that we will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date.
Duration: 2 hours
Master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at a genuine gladiator school on the ancient Appian Way. You'll discover the secrets of Imperial Rome's gladiator games, get hands-on with ancient Roman history and have the best fun you can imagine!
One hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English.
Ninja training start with courtesy of the dojo and ninja meditation 'Kuji-kiri'. You could learn breath control of ninja like Yoga. Also basic walking of Japanese martial arts and Ninja walking.
Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players.
◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable
◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide
◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables
▼This is the Most Authentic Samurai Training Activity in Japan▼
In this 120-minute activity held by "Yushinkan Kyoto," a katana dojo that regularly teaches more than 20 students, anyone to learn how to draw, hold, wield, and sheath the katana from the modern-day Miyamoto Musashi.
Watching the samurai master’s skills who has been training since he was 12 years old, and actually getting your hands on a real katana to chop mats will be an experience you will never forget.
Shogo from the YouTube channel “Let's ask Shogo (1.6M subs)” will give you clear instructions and happily answer any questions about katana, samurai, and martial arts. We will provide you with everything you need for your training.
▼The content of this experience▼
1. Getting dressed in the training gear
2. Learning how to draw and sheath the katana safely
3. Learning how to swing the katana correctly
4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana
5. Watching the master's katana performance
Samurai test-cutting tameshigiri experience in Kyoto (Tameshigiri)
Your childhood dream now comes true. Wear a hakama or samurai armor (only available at the samurai and ninja museum) and use a real samurai sword to cut tatami mats. This centuries-old samurai practice is called Tameshigiri. It was born as a form of martial arts since the samurai always had to train to perfect their skills especially during the time of peace. Test cutting is used to check both the quality of a samurai sword and also the sophistication of the sword using skills of the samurai. There are many different materials to test the quality of cuts including thin steel, rice straws and tatami mats. In this experience you will use a material shown in the picture (tatami mats made out of bamboo).
Experience authentic, traditional and historical Ninja and Samurai training in English. Best things to do in Tokyo for Activity, Group, Couple, Solo, Kids, Family, Martial arts, Workout, Rain, Evening, City, Indoor and All seasons. You can watch performance and learn both ninja and samurai techniques, spirits and arts, ninja stars, ninja sword, samurai sword, ninja blowgun, various weapons, body operation and meditation with costumes.
This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it.
Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Full Kenbu lesson to learn choreographed movements with a sword and folding fan. Top off your experience of this traditional Japanese art with a photo session in costume, and take home a certificate of achievement.
【INFORMATION】
・This SAMURAI class is not entertainment for foreigners,tourist trap for foreigners.If you want an authentic experience, book my class.
You will experience our actual SAMURAI practice.
・The number of participants is limited to 5. If you would like more than 6 , please let us know!
First, you will learn the basic history of swords and how they are manufactured. You will also actually disassemble a sword to deepen their understanding of its parts.
During the iai lesson,you will learn proper sword etiquette, and the basics of handling and swinging a sword.
Next, using a Bokuto,you will learn how to use the curve and center ridge of the sword. After that, you will learn about offense and defense when facing an opponent using a padded sparring practice sword in a mock duel.
Lastly, you will be able to try test cutting .Each guest will have the chance to try cutting two rolled up straw mats. Cutting at the correct angle will result in a cut with no resistance to the blade.
Two hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English.
Ninja training start with courtesy of the dojo and ninja meditation 'Kuji-kiri'. You could learn breath control of ninja like Yoga. Also basic walking of Japanese martial arts and Ninja walking.
Samurai and Kyoto have always been associated throughout history. From the early Heian period to the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate the samurai and ninja always roamed the streets of Kyoto. Now they are back! The samurai and ninja museum brings back the history and helps you to have a glimpse of these heroes’ glorious lives. What is more, you can have a hands on experience including wearing a real samurai armor, taking a katana lesson, doing a shuriken (ninja star) throw and using a ninja fukiya all in one place, all included in the tour.
From the early Heian period to the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate the samurai and ninja always roamed the streets of Kyoto. Now they are back! The samurai and ninja museum brings back the history and helps you to have a glimpse of these heroes’ glorious lives. What is more, you can have a hands on experience including wearing a samurai armor, doing a shuriken (ninja star) throw and using a ninja blowgun all in one place, all included in the tour.
What makes our Samurai Experience special;
- We are the only place that you can be photographed wearing samurai armor outside with a stunning view of the Osaka castle!
-You can learn all about a history of Samurai and their honorable culture through fun & unique activities.
- You'll be wearing a very well-made replica of Samurai armor. They are made with light-weighted metal and are made by the famous Samurai armor creators in Kyusyu.
- Our Iaido workshop will be given by an experienced Iaido master. You will be learning a basic knowledge of Japanese swordsmanship and some cool moves.
- With our Big Bushido Calligraphy, you can draw your choice of Kanji using a 1.2m (4ft) brush on the 1.5m (5ft) square washi paper.
- All photos and videos (optional) will be taken by a professional photographer. 2 FREE photo prints & mini. 10 photo files are included.
- Our English speaking staff will be accompanying you throughout this experience.
Our client's teacher, Kengo is a skilled Kendo player who started Kendo at the age of 3 and won 3rd place in the Japan tournament. I am very confident in my Kendo skills and knowledge. You can learn about the culture of the Samurai through this experience. The main event of the experience is cutting tatami mats using a Japanese sword. Please rest assured that Kengo will provide careful guidance. We will also be happy to help with video and photo shoots.
