IAIDO SAMURAI ship experience with real SWARD and ARMER

Tokyo, Japan

Iai do Japanese Swordsmanship with real Sward and Armor collections

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Iai-do jacket, items.

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks Coffee - Kudanshita
Japan, 102-0073 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kudankita, 1-chōme2１九段北一丁目ビル 1F
Metro, Kdanshita staion, Exit No.5, Meeting point is in front of Starbucks Coffee shop. Iaido studio is located in 4 mins walking distance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

13 reviews

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Very good experience with...

Marcus_K, Apr 2024

Very good experience with learning techniques and watching their performance. Nice and friendly studio

Excellent iaido session

Martin_Z, Nov 2023

Great individual iaido session with a true master! Very good demonstration of techniques and theoretical backgrounds, highly recommended.

Do yourself a favor and book!

Blake_R, Nov 2023

Do yourself a favor and book this. The whole class was amazing! Cool instructors and the team was beyond helpful with pictures!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for your wonderful comment. All the staff members are very motivated. ^_^. Let's cook together again ^_^.

Great time for learning a little about the practice of sword work in Japan

Paul_S, Jun 2023

This was a great experience! My son and I enjoyed the history and techniques that were taught to us. We were able to cut through tatami mats on our own. Our translator was a great help for us and was quick to respond and explain many of the nuances of what we were doing. Pick up was timely and easy to get to at the Starbucks.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

私たちも息子さんの畳棒切りの成功を喜んでいます。素敵な親子の想い出づくりをお手伝いできて光栄でした。どうぞ素敵な旅を続けてください。またお会いしましょう！

Amazing doesn’t do it justice. Truly a hidden gem. Wow

Gustavo_D, Jun 2023

What an amazing experience. Truly must do this at least once in a lifetime. Stating with Masahiro San; our guide, he was extremely engaged, energetic and knowledgeable throughout the event. We met at the Starbucks as planned and he showed up 15 minutes early to greet us, we then walked to the dojo which was only a couple of minutes away. Once at the dojo we met with Master Sakaguchi and learned about the rich history of the gym, it doesn’t get more authentic than this I was awestruck the whole time. We got dressed in our go and we first used replica katana to learn the draw and different poses and Masahiro San took a ton of great pictures for us and videos, then Master Sakaguchi taught us the tatami cutting technique and my girlfriend and I were able to pass the Samurai Experience challenge successfully. After we cut the tatami we were amazed by Master Sakaguchi demonstrating his cutting technique and finally we were awarded with certificates for our participation. I will treasure this experience for my lifetime. Thank you so much to everyone in the dojo I hope I can one day come back and see you all again.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

とても嬉しい、とても光栄なコメントをありがとうございます。早速、師範にもこのコメントをシェアします。きっと喜ばれることでしょう。我々はゲストの挑戦をサポートして、喜んでくださり、感動してくださることが、何よりも嬉しいのです。またお越しください。私たちはいつもここに居ます。 from Masa,

A no show

ANIL_V, Dec 2022

No one came to pick me up. I messaged the operator and did not hear back. I messaged them twice ( thru the app) and did not hear back.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear sir, So sorry, and we mistook all, apologies all from my heart. Our web and app setup control was not well after restarting opportunities. If you come again and may book our programs, please tell us this time story, and we offer you a special additionally. warm regards, Owner Masa,

居合道のコンセプトに関する英語での詳細な説明や模造...

Masato_S, Nov 2023

居合道のコンセプトに関する英語での詳細な説明や模造刀を用いた基本的な刀の扱い方の練習に加えて、後半には真剣を用いた畳の試し切りまで体験出来、海外からの友人もユニークで忘れられない体験として楽しんでいました

Response from Host, Dec 2023

コメントいただき誠に有難う御座います。ご友人に喜んで頂けたとの事、安堵とともに私達もとても嬉しいです。感謝^_^。

Samurai zum Anfassen

Melanie_S, Oct 2023

Gute Informationen vor Beginn und extra nochmal alles per Nachricht mit Standort per WhatsApp. Also schon da gut betreut. Für uns zwei wurde sich viel Zeit genommen. Alle interessierten Fragen beantwortet. Und man spürt die Erfahrung und das Know-how. Ein Erlebnis auf jeden Fall. Lohnt sich!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I am sure you were able to use real Japanese swords and see antiques, learn about Japanese culture and traditions and feel the samurai spirit. It was honor to introduce you.