Sword fighting/Samurai experience (Tokyo/Asakusa)
- Learn real techniques! A samurai experience supervised by Ukon Takafuji, head of the Ukon school of Kenbu who is active on the world stage.
- You can experience everything in 1 hour! Not only will you learn etiquette, sword drawing, and stance, but by the end you will be able to move around.
- We will give you an official school certification with your photo on it! After completing this experience, you too will become a samurai!
Options
Sword fighting/samurai experience
Inclusions
Japanese-speaking staff
English-speaking staff
Dogi (kimono/hakama) and sword set
Photography and SD card data
Certification
Staff guidance and photo service
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity
What's included in Sword fighting/Samurai experience (Tokyo/Asakusa)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
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This is a samurai experience plan supervised by Ukon Takafuji, head of the world-famous Kenbu Ukon school. It begins with etiquette, basic techniques such as sword batting and stance, and eventually progresses to the ability to move around. At the end of the experience, you will receive a certificate with a photo! Please feel free to join us with friends, couples, families, or even alone.
Flow of the day: (1) Get together (2) Change clothes (3) Draw a sword and take a picture (4) Start with a greeting (5) Draw, sheath, and practice kata (6) Tate practice (like a samurai battle) (7) Video recording (8) End the experience with a greeting (9) After changing clothes, we will give you a photo data (SD card) and a certificate with a face photo. (10) End
Route
How to get there
By train: 5 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
By train: 4 minutes walk from the north exit of Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line
By train: 8 minutes walk from Exit A5 of Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
By train: 11 minutes walk from Tsukuba Express "Asakusa Station" Exit A1
Nearby landmarks: 5 minutes walk from Sensoji Temple / 8 minutes walk from Kaminarimon Gate
By car: There is no dedicated parking lot, so please park at a coin parking lot near the store.
Meet
Venues
- Hanakawado Sunny Mansion 803 Hanakawado Sunny Mansion 2 2 5 Hanakawado Taito Ku Tokyo 111 0033
- Hanakawado Sunny Mansion 803 2 2 5 Hanakawado Taito Ku Tokyo 111 0033 The Meeting Location And Experience Location Vary Depending On The Number Of Participants We Will Contact You At Least 2 Days Before Your Reservation Date
