Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Samurai Sword Experience
Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of Samurai while you are in Japan? In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the Samurai Martial arts of "Iaido" in a traditional uniform!
"Iaido" is the martial art of using a Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. You will be able to learn about this on this tour! You will learn Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, as well as sword technique through this experience. After a history lesson, basic demonstration, it is your turn to try swordsmanship alongside your instructor.
Your samurai experience tour also comes with a walking tour. You can visit some sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.
Note *1: This is NOT a stunt show or Ninja/Samurai show. Note *2: Your guide will drop you off at Jidaiya after a 5-hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the start of the tour.
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Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Samurai Sword Experience
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What's included in Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Samurai Sword Experience
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Visit Jidaiya for a culture experience unique to Japan and become a Samurai! You will learn about the art of Samurai Swordsmanship and Bushido, the way of the Samurai.
Asakusa
Asakusa is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. Asakusa can easily be explored on foot.
Imperial Palace
**This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
Inclusions
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Traditional Iaido uniform
- Iaido Samurai experience
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine tour groups
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This program is for over 12 years old.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This private tour is a walking tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. Please be aware that we can only pick you up within Tokyo 23 Special Wards.
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Japan Rail Pass: Please see https://japanrailpass.net/en/ to order