Tokyo "Discover all about samurai" half-day guided tour
Kuramae Station
- 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).
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
Leave the unforgettable memories here with Samurai experience
Experience Iaido, a dominant art of swordsmanship practiced by samurai
After arriving at the Iaido dojo, change into a samurai attire with a sword. Learn from a master what Iaido is about
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
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
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
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