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Highlights
- Step into samurai culture in Shinjuku with a hands-on sword experience designed for beginners aged 7 and above.
- Dress in traditional samurai attire, including hakama and a kimono-style top, before beginning your swordsmanship lesson.
- Learn essential sword techniques, including correct grip, posture, drawing, handling, traditional movements, and poses.
- Try safe cutting practice with a training sword and lightweight target under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Your Experience
Step into the world of the samurai in Shinjuku with a hands-on swordsmanship experience that combines traditional attire, essential sword techniques, and safe cutting practice.
Getting started
Make your way to the Samurai Museum Tokyo in Shinjuku and get ready to enter the world of the samurai. After a brief introduction, you’ll change into traditional samurai attire, including hakama and a kimono-style top. With your costume and props provided, you’ll be ready to begin your approximately 60-minute samurai sword experience.
What to expect
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Your session begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of samurai swordsmanship. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn how to hold the sword correctly and maintain proper posture, creating a safe and comfortable foundation for the lesson.
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Build familiarity with the discipline of samurai swordsmanship as you practice essential movements, poses, and techniques under instructor guidance.
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Learn the basics of drawing and handling the sword while developing greater control, confidence, and precision through guided practice.
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Put your newly learned movements into action with a training sword and lightweight target. This hands-on activity adds an engaging element to the lesson while keeping the experience suitable for beginners.
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Dressed in traditional hakama and a kimono-style top, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the atmosphere of samurai culture and capture memorable photos in costume.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Samurai sword experience
- Traditional samurai attire & costume
- Sword handling & drawing techniques
- Lightweight target for cutting practice
- Professional instructor guidance
- Costumes and props
- Samurai Museum admission ticket
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.