Tokyo "Discover all about samurai" half-day guided tour

English

Join in group

Meet at location

4hr Duration

Kuramae Station

Save to wishlist

Experience Iaido, a dominant art of swordsmanship practiced by samurai.
Learn the values samurai adhered to, and the society they lived in.
Appreciate the sheer beauty of swords as work of art at the sword museum.
Visit a sword shop (included but optional).
 See more 

Package options

Select options Clear all

Package type

Cutting a rolled tatami mat with a real sword

Cutting a man-shaped cardboard with an imitation sword

Quantity

¥ 1,302

Complete all required fields to continue

What to expect

Samurai ruled Japan for seven centuries until just 160 years ago, and their values still shape modern Japan. This tour explores both the sword, the soul of the samurai, and the values they upheld.

1.The Sword Iaido Experience: Train in Iaido, the art of samurai swordsmanship. Wear samurai attire, learn from a master, and safely cut a cardboard target. Watch an expert demonstration and receive a completion certificate. Sword Museum: Discover sword-making materials, techniques, and the artistic beauty of Japanese swords. Sword Shop Visit: Browse or buy authentic swords and daggers. The guide assists with interpretation. 2 Samurai Values Visit historical sites to understand samurai values and how they continue to influence Japan today.

Unlock the mystery of the samurai class who ruled Japan for 7 centuries just until 160 years ago

Unlock the mystery of the samurai class who ruled Japan for 7 centuries just until 160 years ago

dress as a samurai and taking photo with teacher

Leave the unforgettable memories here with Samurai experience

Experience Iaido

Experience Iaido, a dominant art of swordsmanship practiced by samurai

women is experiencing laido

After arriving at the Iaido dojo, change into a samurai attire with a sword. Learn from a master what Iaido is about

teacher is teaching a men the laido

Learn from a master what Iaido is about, flow of experience, and actually slash a cardboard with a sword; not a roll of straw mat for your safety

If you can imagine a samurai swiftly and deftly slicing a roll of straw mat, that is Iaido

If you can imagine a samurai swiftly and deftly slicing a roll of straw mat, that is Iaido

a women is

Observe solo demonstration of the master up close to marvel at his skill, which is especially impressive after your own experience

You will receive a certificate of completion at the end

You will receive a certificate of completion at the end

sword museum

sword museum

sword museum

Sword museum

Sword in the sword museum

Sword in the sword museum

Sword in the sword museum

Sword museum

sword museum

sword museum

sword museum

Sword museum

sword museum

sword museum

sword museum

At the sword museum, learn materials used to produce swords and appreciate the sheer beauty of swords as work of art

Sword museum material

Sword museum material

Sword museum material

Sword museum

Reviews

Contact us

Got a question about this activity? Ask us on live chat!

You might also like...

About the operator

Trending sights

FAQs

Explore more on Klook

Top attractions in Tokyo

Everything you need for your Tokyo visit

Top destinations in Japan