Samurai Trial Cutting Experience of Japanese Swords in Tokyo
- Iaido, an ancient Japanese martial art, traces its origins back to the era of samurai warriors
- Trial cutting, an integral part of iaido training, focuses on honing sword skills and mastering the art of cutting
- It provides practitioners with the opportunity to develop precise and controlled sword movements
- Such a trial cutting experience (cutting a tatami mat seriously) is a very popular plan where you can experience the feeling of a samurai
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What to expect
Contents of the serious trial cutting experience
- Change into Iaido uniform (samurai will help)
- Standing bow
- Warming up
- Swing practice with a wooden sword(holding the handle, checking the position of the swing down from the swing, and the position of the feet)
- Trial slashing with a Japanese sword (seriously) ※You will cut the makiwara of the half tatami mat (2 swords x 2)
- Standing bow
- Commemorative photo (applicants only)
- Change into plain clothes







Reviews
Absolutely recommended. You learn some things about the art, like bowing, what to say and how to handle a sword and how to safely pass the word over. You receive a demo and get to practice before you yourself get to try. You also get to gear up. I am usually a size 16 - 18 women's or L - XL.
Clean and tidy. We experienced and appreciated the aesthetics of traditional courtesy in Japanese martial arts. The instructor and teaching assistant were professional.
A Japanese swordsmanship training and true sword cutting experience filled with sincerity and sincerity that cannot be experienced anywhere else. While handling the real sword, we provide strong instruction on etiquette and safety, while providing information in a friendly and gentle manner that is easy to understand. It's not as easy and difficult as I thought, but the joy I feel when I finally succeed in cutting with a real sword is enough to end the trip with a lot of heart. I want to visit next time for another experience.
A great experience, lots of information shared. All the instructors and sensei were kind, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. A great way to understand a Japanese tradition. Very authentic and would recommend as the one to do over others.
An absolutely memorable experience especially for people who want to immerse in the Japanese culture. Sensei demonstrated the art masterfully. Everyone was very friendly and knows how to teach the basics really well. Definitely recommend!
The experience was amazing! We got to wear hakamas and practice cutting through rolled tatami mats. We were taught basic terminology and sword techniques. The experience got us all fired up to keep going. While I might feel the experience was short. It might be because I was inspired to learn more about kenjutsu. Especially after an impressive display of skill by the instructor. I would recommend to try the experience at least once.
Highly recommended, especially if you've always wanted to try cutting with a real japanese sword. The instructors were very enthusiastic, and helpful in correcting the stance and swing. It would be good to have some more time for pictures with the hakama rental though.
The staff and instructors are very welcoming and provide highly professional instruction. It was a pleasant experience and I got to experience Bushido.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Samurai Experience in Tokyo! We had an amazing time at the Samurai Cutting Experience in Tokyo! Our instructor, Sir Gensei, was incredibly kind, patient, and funny. He taught us the basics of samurai movements and made the whole session engaging and enjoyable, even for beginners. The highlight was getting to cut through a tatami mat with a real, 100-year-old katana—such a thrilling and unique experience! We also got dressed in traditional samurai clothing, which made it even more immersive. Plus, we were allowed to take plenty of photos throughout, which was perfect for capturing memories. This was truly a fun and memorable activity. I’d definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone—especially travelers and foreigners—who want to feel like a samurai for an hour. A must-try experience in Tokyo
Unique experience, definitely worth booking! Very cool. A little off the beaten track, but near a subway. Had demonstrations, tuition, a practice, then the cutting. It was recorded and sent on a link via instagram after. The group was larger than expected, took a little time to get round everyone. May not be for you if you don't like other people watching you have a go.
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