Samurai Tour: Who Wants to Be a Samurai?
Schedule
Take a bus to the dojo (a training place) “Seiryukan” → Lecture about the Japanese warrior code and Ninja→ Use real weapons → Return to Hikarigaoka Station by bus
Through practicing with an imitation sword, you will learn that you don't need strength to slice a Japanese sword in the correct way. Before throwing them yourself, you will also learn how the real ninja use(d) ninja stars.
You will soon appreciate why ninjas and samurai were drawn to these weapons a long ago!
Feedback from our participants:
"This program was definitely worth its price. It`s very unique and I thoroughly enjoyed it." (American Female, teen) ♦ "Very professional, but still a relaxed atmosphere." (Dutch Female, 34) ♦ "Very good. I appreciated the small number of participants. The content of the program was very interesting." (Swiss Male, 39) ♦ "Felt very authentic." (British Male, 25)
Mr. Tsuyoshi Ueda
Message from Mr. Tsuyoshi Ueda
At “Seiryukan”, you can experience traditional Japanese martial arts through using real Japanese weapons. In a safe environment, you can use various martial arts weapons such as ninja stars and real Japanese blades.
About Mr. Tsuyoshi Ueda
Mr. Ueda entered the world of Budo during his teens and since then has been an expert of martial arts including Kempo, Karate, Jiu-jitsu and swordplay. He became part of the Yanagisawa Style (the art of self-defense) in 1984 and was approved as an official successor in 1989 by his teacher who originally opened the dojo.
Detail
| Tour code: | HCA011 |
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| Adult: | ¥12,900 (12 or older) |
| Child: | ¥10,900 (6-11yrs) |
| Dates: | The dates that are highlighted on the calendar above. |
| Time: | [3.2 hrs] 13:10-16:30 |
| Meeting place: | Tokyo: Toei-Oedo line Hikarigaoka Station (map) >>Use the train route finder |
| Tour guide: | Certified tour guide-interpreter in English |
| Meal: | Not included |
| Participants: | 2-10 people |
| Remarks: | • Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to use real weapons. • Please wear comfortable clothes. • Please also bring a towel and drinking water. |
| Please note that due to either natural disaster or urgent orders from our activity suppliers, we may be unable to provide the service. Detailed information including cancellation policy can be found in our Tour Conditions and Terms and conditions. |
| Spectators are only permitted by prior reservation (50% tour fee will apply) for the following activities: Samurai Sword Action, Ninja & Make your own Shushi. Non paying spectators will not be allowed into the class. |
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