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Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Japan, 東京都, Tokyo

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128.14

1 hour 30 minutes
Tokyo
E-Voucher
Lowest Price
Not-Cancellable

Overview

This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Your childhood dream now comes true. Wear a hakama, get a samurai history tour (only available at the samurai and ninja museum) and use a real samurai sword to cut tatami mats.

This centuries-old samurai practice is called Tameshigiri. It was born as a form of martial arts since the samurai always had to train to perfect their skills especially during the time of peace. Test cutting is used to check both the quality of a samurai sword and also the sophistication of the sword using skills of the samurai. There are many different materials to test the quality of cuts including thin steel, rice straws and tatami mats. In this experience you will use a material shown in the picture (tatami mats made out of bamboo).

Minimum age 18.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Posing with swords in front of a studio or samura-themed backgrounds
Wearing a Hakama
Feel like a real samurai
Free tour of the samurai and ninja museum offered by a tour guides
Convenient location and costs a fraction of similar experiences
Use a real samurai sword
Slicing a tatami mat with a samurai sword

Exclusions

Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age 18 (There is no height requirement for those older than 18 years of age. You must be at least 150 cm tall to participate in this experience and parental supervision is necessary.)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO, 1 Chome-8-13, Nishi Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, １丁目-８西浅草台東区東京都 111-0035, Japan

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Mary B

25 Apr, 2024

Such a unique experience! We had a wonderful tour of the museum and then learned how to wield a sword like a samurai. Highly recommend!

G4943GLmichaelg

22 Apr, 2024

Excellent fun and informative about the history of samurai and ninjas over time. Throwing star competition was fun!!.

Hessa_A

19 Apr, 2024

It was a great experience, we wore the formal clothing and were instructed on the proper way to cut using a 200 year old katana. Highly recommend for friends, couples, solo or family.