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Samurai Kendo 1-Day Tour in Tokyo
Have a taste of a real samurai experience through the lens of Japanese traditional martial arts call Kendo. We provide 1-day tour services in Tokyo: Kendo experience activity, special samurai lunch at a Kendo restaurant, visiting Kendo gear factory.
Meeting Point
JR Uguisudani Station North Exit
Try a Kendo experience(Samurai culture instruction/Practical guidance by a well trained guide/Guide demonstration/Tournament style combat game)
Eat a special samurai lunch(Special SAMURAI meal/Taking photographs with SAMURAI armor/Watch a movie of kendo matches/Selling KENDO goods)
Visit the Kendo gear factory(Introduction to KENDO/Q&A session with master/Selling KENDO goods)
Ending Point
JR Shinjuku Station or Nishishinjuku 5 cho-me Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
・Professional guide/instructor
・Rental of kendo armor and equipment
・Free mineral water
・Free Japanese hand towel
・Special lunch
・Transportation expenses
・Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tour Important Information
-We'll move by public transport between each activities.
-Please follow the guide’s instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accident caused by disregard for the instructions.
-The Dojo or Training place is sacred place for Samurai training, please do not make unnecessary noise and touch things without being instructed.
-The amount of time allocated for the Tour is only an approximation, the whole program might require more or less time depending on situations, hence please ensure you have enough time to participate in this Tour without rushing.
-The service provided by this Tour will only be conduct in English and Japanese only.
-Please bring or wear loose fitted exercise clothing.
(This is in case there is no size for Gi and Hakama or not enough uniforms to be provide, we may need to ask you to practice using your own personal cloth)
-Shower rooms are provided, please bring your own towel and change of clothing.
-For participants using glasses or spectacles. Please be inform due to difficulty of wearing head protector and possibility of damages to spectacles, it is not advisable to wear glass or spectacles during wearing the kendo head armor. Please bring contact lenses.
-Minimum age is 9 years.
-Not recommended for pregnant women.
-Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
-If you have any inquiries, do send us a message and we will provide our service as best as possible.
Important message from the guide
~ 2 people：Mon, Tue , Fri 6pm
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“Let them hit you in a way that you will enjoy”
It was very interesting and fun evening, even though a little exhausting (who would guess :) ). I had no prior experience, but they were a very understanding and helpful. After some basics I join regular members in training (where they let me hit them in practice), after small break there were sparring matches (where they hit me instead, I had no chance :D ). If you are interested in kendo or these arts as whole, it's definitely worth your money and time.
“My favorite part of my Japan experience!”
This was my absolute favorite part of my Japan trip! It wasn't a "tourist attraction" it was a genuine lesson by a true master. There was one other foreigner besides myself & we both agreed that it was such a unique experience. Even with the communication barrier I found it easy to follow along & found it very engaging. I will say I am fairly fit & my calves were certainly sore after the lesson, so be sure you plan a bit of a break afterwards. The location is a touch tricky to locate, but look out for a vending machine with Kendo logos on it! I recommend adding this to your Japan plans immediately!
“Kendo challenge ”
Definitely recommend this as one of the things to do when in Tokyo. No regrets, just a life time memory. Was glad I did this, showed an appreciation of an art hopefully to carry on for generations.
Kenshi N.
(7 reviews)Thank you for your fantastic feedback!
