[Hyogo, Kawanishi City] Reserve a portion of Tada Shrine, the birthplace of the Genji clan! Learn samurai martial arts directly from the world's best iaido master, Isao Machii, for a full-fledged one-day training session!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Advanced-level users
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~12
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Participating age12Age ~ 90 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
He has also appeared in various media! This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into iaido. You can learn all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the structure of a sword and its correct usage, extensive knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts, not just formal martial arts, apply the opponent's strength and toy with the opponent with small movements. By learning it, you can apply it in your private life, so your worldview will change drastically. Take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture by putting on training clothes and dispelling the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on test cutting with Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples. ~ Flow of one day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Hankyu "Kawanishi Noseguchi Station" or JR "Kawanishi Ikeda Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 9:00 Arrive at Tada Shrine 9:10 After changing clothes, receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will start. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice starts 16:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, we will disband.
This one-day authentic Japanese ancient martial arts training is supervised by Machii Isao, a modern samurai who holds six Guinness World Records and has appeared in the media many times. Please rest assured that the training will be conducted safely and carefully by Machii Isao himself and his top disciples of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu Heiho. The real techniques that utilize the structure of the sword and the secret techniques that can break the opponent's axis with just a millimeter of movement can only be learned from Machii Isao, even in the whole world. This course is for those who want to learn Japanese ancient martial arts seriously, so please refrain from participating with a half-hearted attitude. Don't miss this chance to learn the real samurai techniques that do not use force and do not damage the sword, unique to the world's best Iaijutsu practitioner, Machii Isao!
Tada Shrine is designated as a national historic site as the birthplace of the Genji clan, and there are buildings designated as important cultural properties within the shrine grounds. Be sure to make this venerable shrine with over 1,000 years of history a part of your travel memories. Practice will be held in a part of the Tada Shrine grounds and a magnificent building called the Mandokoroden, so there will be no other tourists or worshippers. You can enjoy a completely private time and space. A luxurious banquet will be prepared for lunch, so you can enjoy your meal while looking out at the garden and nature within the shrine grounds.
The participants will be given a prayer by the chief priest of Tada Shrine in the worship hall to pray for the safety of the training and good fortune for the participants. After the prayer, they will be given a miraculous amulet from Tada Shrine.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. 3 days before: 30% 2 days before: 50% The day before: 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
About event termination | If you do not follow instructions and are deemed dangerous, if the instructor determines that you are dangerous based on your physical strength or fitness level, or if you cause trouble to the shrine, the tour may be canceled. *No refunds will be given. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~12 |
About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
Practice ends at 4:00 p.m.
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Operating period | All-year-round |
Assembly time | Please come to Hankyu Kawanishi Noseguchi Station or JR Kawanishi Ikeda Station at 8:40. We will take you to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. *We cannot store large luggage such as suitcases. |
Booking deadline | until 16:59 3 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | If you have familiar items such as a hakama, obi, wooden sword, or mock sword, you may bring them with you. |
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Matters require attention | It's a martial arts practice. There is a risk of injury, so please be sure to follow the instructions. |
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Plan attractions

Isao Machii The world's best iaijutsu artist who produces samurai experience, trial cutting experience facility, and Toshin Osaka. He holds six Guinness World Records, has been featured in various media both in Japan and overseas, and is also an instructor at overseas martial arts associations. If you search for “ISAO MACHII” on You Tube, you must have seen him too. Among his students are active members of the Self-Defense Forces, police officers, other martial arts instructors, and famous personalities.

Shushinryu Iaijutsu Strategy An old-style martial art based on actual combat, created by Isao Machii after renaming the Musou Jikiden Eishin-ryu Machii school. Its history spans about 600 years.

Shushinryu Iaijutsu Strategy An old-style martial art based on actual combat, created by Isao Machii after renaming the Musou Jikiden Eishin-ryu Machii school. Its history spans about 600 years.

Shushinryu Iaijutsu martial arts training Iaijujutsu What happened? Even though I was knocked down, I couldn't help but smile. That is the interesting thing about Japanese kobujutsu. You will be able to feel why Aikido is said to have been derived from swordsmanship.

Change into Iai training clothes We will also teach you how to wear a hakama so that you can put it on yourself.

Change into Iai training clothes We will also teach you how to wear a hakama so that you can put it on yourself.

Change into Iai training clothes We will also teach you how to wear a hakama so that you can put it on yourself.

sword salute Japanese martial arts begins and ends with courtesy. Thank you for the tools you use. In Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, even if you do only one bow, you will perform body handling that becomes a martial art.

Practice drawing and sheathing the sword It is actually more difficult to put the sword in the scabbard than to pull it out. Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu tactics is an ancient style, so we will perform Yokonoto, which is a remnant of the times when swords were used.

Iaido practice Learn basic shapes.

Iaido practice Learn basic shapes.

sword training Learn various return work from tsuba.

Kumi Iai Kenjutsu Practice Shushinryu Iaijutsu Hyoho is a school of Iaijutsu based on taijutsu. Hang the handle on the opponent's arm from the tsuba sashimi, and use looseness instead of force to break and defeat the opponent.

Rehearsal for Kumiai Iai business Iaijutsu training full of jiu-jitsu facing each other in seiza.

Rehearsal for Kumiai Iai business Iaijutsu training full of jiu-jitsu facing each other in seiza.
Access - Map
Please come to Hankyu Kawanishi Noseguchi Station or JR Kawanishi Ikeda Station. We will take you to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. *We cannot store large luggage such as suitcases.
If you are coming by car, take the Hanshin Expressway Route 11 Ikeda Line and exit at Ikeda Kibe. It is about 10 minutes by car from the Shin-Meishin Expressway Kawanishi Interchange. Please use the parking lot for worshippers.
If you are coming from Umeda, change to the Nose Electric Railway at Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line and get off at Tada Station. Walk 1 km west from Sakurababa for about 15 minutes. If you are coming from a train and bus, get off at Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line. Take the Hankyu bus to Tada Jinja-mae, about 100 meters north, and walk for about 2 minutes. (Approximately 1 hour from Osaka Umeda, approximately 1.5 hours from Kobe via Takarazuka)
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- Hobby / Cultural experience Traditional culture experience Traditional culture experience Ninja & Samurai experience Sports/Fitness Martial arts Iaido experience Aikido experience Naginata experience Kendo experience Kyudo experience (Japanese archery) Visit temples & shrines Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Strolling tours / Walking tours
Selling points regarding safety
Accurate guidance will prevent you from getting injured, but we have various insurances, so please rest assured that you can receive solid support in the event of an emergency.
Insurance information | Aioi Nissay Dowa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Tough Biz Comprehensive Insurance, 100 million yen |
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Number of staff | 3 people |
Number of instructors | 2 people |