Japan · Culture

Embrace the Way of the Samurai: Iaido Swordsmanship Experience in Tokyo

2 Hours Round trip from Chiyoda City Easy pace
South African Samurai team !!
All family member can enjoy and lean Japanese traditions.
We explain about Samurai sword and armor.
We have been guest around world. Of course, All genders and child can join.
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn the basics of Iaido and samurai swordsmanship
  • 02 Practice drawing, holding, and sheathing a sword
  • 03 Discover samurai posture, movement, and spirit
  • 04 Cut a tatami stick under instructor guidance
  • 05 Receive photos and video of the experience
  • 06 Take part in a certificate award ceremony
  • 07 Experience a cultural workshop in Tokyo

Step into the world of the samurai with this hands-on Iaido swordsmanship experience in Tokyo. Guided by an experienced instructor, you will learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese sword handling, movement, posture, and etiquette while gaining insight into the spirit and discipline behind the samurai way.

During the workshop, you will dress for the experience, practice core techniques, and take part in supervised sword exercises, including cutting a tatami stick one by one under instruction. Photos, video, and a certificate ceremony add memorable finishing touches to this immersive cultural activity.

Step into the world of the samurai with this hands-on Iaido swordsmanship experience in Tokyo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Samurai Experience

<Itinerary: Duration 1.5~2 hours>

Workshop details:

1) Change into your street clothes

2) Learn about the sword and put on the sword and Wakizashi.

3) Have your picture taken

4) Learn how to walk in the Samurai way

5) Learn the basics of how to draw, hold, and sheathe a sword.

6) Learn the spirit and posture of a samurai

7) Learn about Iai (close-range, face-to-face fighting) and swordsmanship (kata)

8) One by one, under the guidance of the instructor, cut a tatami stick with a kesa zari with a serious weapon.

9) Ceremony to award certificates

10) Dismissal after taking pictures

*The interpreter will give you a video and photos of the experience.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Iai-do jacket, items.

What's Not Included

  • Private transportation

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chiyoda City, JP
Tour start
Chiyoda City, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Chiyoda City.

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