Samurai Class: Authentic Swordsmanship Experience
4.9
74 Ratings
Machida

Experience the authentic Samurai spirit with our traditional Japanese swordsmanship course. Learn Toyama school of swordsmanship and immerse yourself in the true essence of Kenjutsu.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3-chōme-14-14 Haramachida - We will send you an email after your reservation is confirmed, so please be sure to check it. Please note that the email may be sorted into your spam folder.
    The experience I offer is neither entertainment for foreigners nor a tourist trap. My class is training. In this class, you will learn and experience the three…
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What's Included
  • Personalized lesson preparation based on your height and weight
  • Includes practice uniform
  • Practice with both a wooden sword (Bokken) and a real sword
What's Not Included
  • Facility Charter Fees（This will occur if you charter）
Additional Information

【INFORMATION】 ・This SAMURAI class is not entertainment for foreigners, tourist trap for foreigners. If you want an authentic experience, book my class. You will experience our actual SAMURAI practice. ・The number of participants is limited to 5. If you would like more than 6 , please let us know! First, you will learn the basic history of swords and how…

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Location
3-chōme-14-14 Haramachida
The dojo is on the 3rd floor. Please come to the 3rd floor using the stairs on the left side of the sword shop. Late arrivals will inconvenience other guests, so please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time. Please let us know in advance if you will be using this experience for filming.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marharyta_z
Nov 19, 2024
Best activity I tried in Tokyo - Yoshioki Sumida is a real master of sword, who introduced us to the word of Japanese martial arts. It was an unforgettable experience, grateful for this opportunity.
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Jesse_w
Nov 18, 2024
The Sharpness of the Japanese Sword!! - Sumida sensei is the real deal. Samurai training doesn't come more real than this class. We learned history, we learned how to assemble and disassemble a sword. We sparred, and we cut. I even plan on resuming my training in White Plains, come March. So I can TRULY understand the sharpness of the Japanese sword!
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Ryan_d
Nov 12, 2024
Great Experience! - This class was an amazing experience to practice and better understand Japanese swords and Samurai culture. I loved every minute and would highly recommend- great instructor!
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P3808qthunterh
Nov 10, 2024
6/5 Stars, Simply the Best!! - One of the best experiences my brother and I had on our trip to Japan. This is not just a "samurai experience" this is real sword training in a real dojo! Sumida and the rest are excellent teachers, and are great at making you feel welcome in their dojo. You can feel the genuine appreciation they have for the art of japanese swordsmanship in the teaching of the class. The class takes place about an hour away from the tokyo city center, so give plenty of time for travel. We arrived early on a Sunday morning, so as a bonus we were able witness morning training. We will be recommending this experience to everyone we know travelling to tokyo, it was worth every penny!
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Nasir_w
Nov 8, 2024
Authentic Samurai History & Training - Sumida Sensei I am grateful for you taking the time out of your day to teach me about the history of a samurai, but creating one in me. Sumida Sensei is a genuine man, and a warrior. When taking his class as a martial artist myself I could feel the passion resonating off of him. He genuinely CARES not just about his class, but his actual heritage as well. He is kind, understanding, patient, with a playful side to him. I can tell that he is very knowledgeable in the way of the sword, and I hope to train under him for years to come. Thank you Sensei With Gratitude Nasir-San.
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325i_akib
Nov 7, 2024
This is the sharpness of japanese blade. - An absolutely wonderful experience, one of the best we had in Japan, of course it is NOT a trap for tourists, it is a real training where if you take it seriously you will end up with needles. Meeting the sensei Sumida and practicing with him is an absolute gift for remembrance. First you will learn about the evolution of bushido in Japan in a lesson that is like a particular miniature museum. Then you will practice the technique with which you will end up cutting the tatami, here they will worry that you learn how to do it, the sensei is very patient and takes time with each of the assistants. Then you will do a small sparring, where I advise you to volunteer to try the sensei Sumida, there you will realize how difficult it is to manage a katana and the spectacular skill that the sensei has. Finally you will receive a small diploma handwritten by the sensei that rewards your training.
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Robert_f
Oct 24, 2024
An amazing experience - This was one of the highlights of my trip. My wife and I both had an amazing time, and would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area.
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Kylekv4848lx
Oct 16, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - I went with four other friends and we had an amazing time. Sumida-sensei was an excellent teacher and by the end of the lesson we were doing one to seven slashes with a katana slicing tatami mats with great accuracy. It was a great work out as well, from just practicing the slash to sparring with our friends. It really feels like a one in a lifetime lesson.
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Noelinem719
Oct 12, 2024
Highly recommended - We had the most amazing time at this experience. There are other experiences out there but this seemed the best and I would definitely recommend this over the others. The dojo is just outside of Tokyo but really easy to get to from Shinjuku station. The class involves learning some background knowledge, dressing in traditional wear and using a real Katana. You start by learning the techniques and the some sparring. We then got 2 mats to cut after mastering the technique of how to cut. It’s feels very rewarding being able to slice through the mats like butter. Mr Sumida who teaches the course is amazing at his job and a wonderful teacher his English is also excellent. I highly recommend this class to others as it was one of the highlights of our time in Tokyo.
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Dominik_v
Oct 6, 2024
Amazing time - We had a great time at Mr. Sumida's dojo learning and practicing the art of samurai swordsmanship! Mr. Sumida and his staff were very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. It is a great way to immerse yourself more into Japanese impressive culture. You will be leaving the dojo tired, smiling and proud of your accomplishment if you manage to cut the tatami mat which you will if you properly apply what you have learned during your lesson. It was definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan.
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