Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
Unlike typical sword shops, this shopping experience offers direct access to a dojo where real Kenjutsu is practiced and taught.
You’ll be guided by a martial arts expert and assisted by Let's ask Shogo, a popular YouTuber with over 1.8 million followers and 10+ years of Iai (katana budo) experience.
The katana you’ll see are hand-selected by a master—some crafted over 600 years ago.
Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or simply fascinated by samurai culture, this is a rare chance to discover a katana with true soul and history.
*The ¥3,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
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Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
What's included in Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step into the hidden world of real Japanese katana shopping—guided by true experts. You’ll visit a private Kyoto dojo led by a master who trains over 20 students in Kenjutsu, and who handpicks genuine blades, which are hundreds of years old. With Shogo from the YouTube channel Let’s Ask Shogo (1.8M+ subscribers) by your side as your translator and sword shopping guide, you won’t miss a single detail. Shogo has helped over 50 people purchase their lifelong treasure. No tourist traps, no language barriers—just a once-in-a-lifetime chance to find the katana destined for you. *The ¥3,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
Inclusions
- Independent Guide
- Bottled water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The entrance to the venue is located down the spiral staircase next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku Street.” At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a blue gate, and at your feet, there’s a mat that says “Samurai Training.”
