2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience

Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with a 2-hour Kendo workshop in Tokyo. Learn the art of swordsmanship, practice etiquette, and experience the thrill of combat. Perfect for first-time visitors to Japan.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

誠道館ビル - What is Kendo experience? It is about swordsmanship, a traditional Japanese martial arts skill of the samurai, the path of the sword in Japan. The experience allows you to work with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand way.

Highlight
・Samurai culture instruction
・Practical guidance by a well trained guide
・Guide demonstration
・Tournament style combat game

What's Included
  • Japanese hand towel
  • Rental of kendo armor and equipment
  • Professional guide/instructor
  • Bottled mineral water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Kendo is about swordsmanship, a traditional Japanese martial arts skill of the Samurai, the path of the sword in Japan.
You can practice Kendo,

  • Unify your spirits
  • Manners
  • Lifelong Kendo
    These three benefits can be created as a kendo. Please feel free to touch it.
    The experience allows you to work with a Kendo instructor who speaks…
Location
誠道館ビル
10~12 minutes from JR Uguisudani station North exit 4-7-2,Higashinippori,Arakawa-ku,Tokyo "誠道館"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sindhu_r
Apr 26, 2025
Kendo experience - Must try experience in Japan. The sensei was patient with us and explained the basic of Kendo and helped my kids have a lot of fun and learning.
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Eirikrl2025
Apr 24, 2025
Good experience - Very nice!The explanation and demonstration were clear, the process was smooth, and I would recommend it to my friends!
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Lynn_n
Apr 18, 2025
An interesting experience - Lots of fun. A great lesson and experience learning hitting techniques. Also learned how to put on Kendo uniform which consisted of the Keikogi (a jacket-like top) and the Hakama (skirt-like trousers). We also wore protective equipment, a Bogu (armor).
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Jnz00
Apr 11, 2025
A powerful and authentic dive into the world of Kendo! - If you're even slightly interested in Japanese martial arts or samurai culture, this experience is a must. The Kendo Experience with is not just a fun activity, it's a respectful and well-guided introduction to the spirit, discipline, and philosophy behind Kendo. Nagamatsu sensei is passionate, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. You get to wear traditional gear, learn real techniques, and even feel the intensity of a sparring session. It’s not a gimmick, it’s the real thing, taught with care and precision. Whether you're a martial artist or just curious about the way of the sword, this experience leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with the true essence of bushido.
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Odyssey50614043856
Apr 4, 2025
“Traditional Japanese Experience That Even Beginners Can Enjoy! - I joined because it’s a popular experience! Even beginners can enjoy it! They also explain the differences between the world of manga and reality in an interesting way, so I highly recommend it! 人気の体験ということで参加しました! 初心者でも楽しめる内容でした! 漫画の世界と現実の違いなども面白く教えてくれるので、おすすめです!
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Brett_f
Mar 27, 2025
Wow! What an experience.... - Wow! What an experience. We got dressed up in full Kendo gear and learned the technique and history. Teacher was fun and accommodating. So much fun
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Mickeysk7530st
Jan 22, 2025
Fun and Active Samurai Experience - Kenji was awesome. My wife, adult son and daughter and I had a great time. Fun and active Samurai experience. We had a blast. Thanks Kenji!
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John_t
Jan 1, 2025
Memorable Kendo day in Tokyo - We had a wonderful time with Keshi at the dojo! Our group came with a limited understanding of Kendo and its principles, but left with one of our best memories yet of Tokyo! In the days since our group can occassionally be found breaking out into calls of our favorites strikes ("Men! Dō!"). What a wonderful and immersive experience for our group of 4. Advice: be prepared to take off glasses and rings. You will be issued very appropriate Kendo attire, and be ready to sweat! Don't be afraid of the sparring, it's all part of the learning! Kenshi, our instructor, was also incredibly accomodating -- we had booked our experience for the 31st of December during the New Year holiday period in Japan. 5 stars out of 5!
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Patrick
Nov 1, 2024
Very good introduction to Kendo! - Kenshi-San and his two colleagues are experienced instructors. We learned three basic striking techniques (men, kote, do) and some counter techniques, and fought a few playful games against each other and against the instructor. Too bad it only lasted two hours! The whole experience is very family friendly. Definitely recommend if you want to give Kendo a try.
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Lucasbroderick
Jan 30, 2025
Qualified instructor, authentic environment, but no English as promised! - I'll start by saying that the instructor clearly knew what he was doing and I appreciated seeing a real Kendo dojo with real students in action. The reason for the 2 stars is that the description of this event says "The experience allows you to work with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand way." and that simply was not true. The instructor did not speak any English, nor did he have any assistants who could translate. Without the ability to understand what we were doing, what he wanted us to do, what was going on at all really, this was not a good experience.
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From $123
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).