Tokyo Samurai Sword Cutting: Learn the Ancient Iaido Martial Art

Experience the ancient Japanese martial art of Iaido and learn the art of samurai sword cutting. Feel like a true samurai as you cut tatami mats with a Japanese sword.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Change into Iaidogi (Iaido and Hakama) and cut the tatami mat with a Japanese sword. This is a trial cutting experience where you cut a tatami mat with a real Japanese sword. Feel like a samurai!

What's Included
  • 2 makiwara
  • Iaidogi (traditional Iaido attire)
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Practice wooden sword
  • Authentic Japanese sword provided
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Iaido, once a training technique of the samurais, persists today as an ancient Japanese marital art. Through the practice of test cutting, one learns the art of wielding a sword that’s capable of slicing. Engaging in such a test cut experience - earnestly cutting a tatami mat - is a widely embraced activity that allows individuals to experience the spirit of a samurai.

Location
162-0831
There is a sign that reads "Houkokuji Shojoin" and there is also a light blue flag with "Samurai Theater Tokyo" written on it. Here are the details of access. Please refer to it. https://www.samurai-theater.com/en/access/
Cancellation Policy

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

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Curiosity65859507274
Aug 29, 2024
Definitely Recommend - Very memorable experience that I would readily recommend to anyone interested in Samurai. The instructor was informative, warm, and instilled great respect for the art of Laido. Being able to wield a real katana was surreal and everyone working there was very positive and supportive.
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890andya
Aug 8, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - My two sons (teenagers) and I greatly enjoyed the Sword Cutting experience! The session was a huge treat to be able to handle real katanas and learn just a little about the way of the Samurai. Our instructor was encouraging and skilled himself. This is not a tourist trap in any way shape or form. I felt the pricing was very fair and the appropriate for the experience and time spent. I would highly recommend this experience!
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740karenaa
Jun 17, 2024
So worth it! - Great experience for the whole family. I would highly recommend the experience. They were great with photo opportunities for everyone and patient when it took me extra time to get the sword movements correct. Heads up…you can NOT be a left handed samurai!
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Sloane_w
Jun 11, 2024
Just what my teen sons wanted to do in Japan! - This was a wonderful highlight of our trip to Japan. My teens wanted to do this before we left and I depend on Viator for multiple experiences throughout our travels. The place is on a quiet residential street so give yourself enough time to get there. We opted for an Uber since there was five of us. It’s unassuming from the outside but when you step in there is a wall lined with ornate Samurai regalia, very beautiful. The teacher (Master) was such a great instructor. He led with grace but was firm with his presence and commanded much respect. You get to cut the mats twice after learning the correct way to do it, then he gives a fabulous demonstration. I highly recommend anyone this experience!
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Sheiba_r
Jun 4, 2024
Must Try Samurai Experience in Tokyo! - The instructors were very serious about this form of art and gave my young adult children and myself a lesson in samurai sword cutting and an experience that we won't forget. We were given a chance to use a sword to cut a rolled-up bamboo mat which was exhilarating!! This is a must-do while in Tokyo.
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Kimberly_m
May 17, 2024
Back to the days of the Samurai - This was a nice experience from the beginning! We were dressed in traditional clothes and taught how to clear the mind, hold a sword, and different strikes one might use on an opponent. A great idea for young adults and teens!
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Marcus_g
Mar 27, 2024
Fantastic experience - It was a fantastic experience at an affordable price. They're very foreigner friendly and you'll create memories you won't forget
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Jeff
Jan 14, 2024
Awesome experience - A great educational experience. A hands on event that showed the strong culture need of concentration and skill. Getting to use the ancient swords was very powerful. I had three children aged 12, 17, 29 and myself. Very genuine experience and lovely organisers. Highly recommend.
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Ezequiel
Dec 5, 2023
100% recommended experience - It has been a success to have had this experience on our trip to Japan. 100% recommendable. The session was very enjoyable and we learned a lot in a very short time. Positions, terms, exercises and, of course, making the cuts on the tatami. The people at the activity also make it really entertaining and fun.
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