Experiência Samurai em Kumamoto

とても良い経験でした。アクティビティ中ずっと、とても良い英語の通訳者がいました。マサシの歴史と文化について多くのことを知ることができました。少し動きの練習もできました。全体的に非常に実り多かったです。

To anyone going to Japan, this will most definitely be the best and most interactive personal Samurai experience. It is the highlight of our entire Japan trip. You will have a wonderful English interpreter and an excellent master.

場所は少し見つけにくかったですが、それでも大丈夫でした。路面電車の駅から徒歩約5分で、JR駅は非常に遠いです。楽しかったし、インストラクターはとてもフレンドリーでした。宮本武蔵の直系子孫、18代目です。ぜひまた訪れたいです。グループで行うと少し高価に感じるかもしれませんが、私は一人だったので、2人のトレーナーが1人の顧客に集中してくれるのはその価値がありました。

I cannot stress this enough, this is a MUST DO if you decide to visit Kumamoto! On the surface level it seems like just an “oh cool I get to swing a sword” kind of experience but it is so much more than that. Learning about Miyamoto Musashi, what it means to be a samurai, and the meanings behind the movements and styles of iaido make for a complete cultural immersion to Kumamoto and Japan as a whole. This is all not even mentioning the fact that the Sensei’s are amazing and helpful never making you feel out of place! Go go go!

Fue una inmersión cultural excelente y significativa en Kumamoto, que ofrecía una combinación de historia y experiencia práctica. Aprenderá sobre Iaido y tendrá la oportunidad de practicar uno de sus movimientos. Al final de la experiencia, nos fuimos habiendo mejorado tanto nuestra mente como nuestro espíritu. Los senseis fueron muy complacientes y comprensivos. Fueron observadores y ajustaron su estilo de enseñanza para adaptarse a nuestros desafíos individuales. Nunca nos hicieron sentir que estábamos luchando, incluso con las dificultades que implicaba aprender lo que enseñaban. Esto es algo que no debe perderse ningún aficionado a la historia o la cultura.

This experience was truly unique. I had looked at several other samurai experiences before going to Japan, and they all felt very cheesy. This one felt genuinely authentic. We had the opportunity to truly learn about the history and focus of the practice itself, not just dress up in costumes. It isn't cheap, but I do think there is enough value for the money – also, having a one-on-one experience always costs more, and in this case, I think it was key to enjoying the activity.

At first, I thought drawing and sheathing the sword, which seems simple, would be enough practice for you! However, since it's an introductory class, perfection isn't required. A complete process is more important. We practiced a set of moves, learned about the history of Miyamoto Musashi and Niten Ichi-ryū, and there were so many other interesting things. Kumamoto truly is the city of samurai.

The experience was very satisfying. The instructor was very kind and provided one-on-one teaching. If you like samurai or Miyamoto Musashi, you shouldn't miss this.

It's definitely worth experiencing, go and buy this tour package now!