Kansai in Hobby / Cultural experience Page 11

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing a formal kimono in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience making incense sticks by choosing the scent and shape using rare sandalwood. After molding, dry it at home and light it or enjoy it as a room fragrance. The northern part of Awaji Island, where Parche Fragrance House is located, is known as a town of fragrance because of the concentration of incense manufacturers. You can experience making incense sticks using the rare sandalwood that is unique to the town of fragrance. It is a time to learn about the ingredients of incense, experience the manufacturing process, and learn about incense. Take it home, dry it, light it, and enjoy it as a room fragrance! The experience schedule is as follows. ● Meeting place / reception Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ● Incense making experience (50 minutes) ① Explanation of the experience ② Choose one of four types of fragrance. ③ Put the ingredients in a mortar and knead it with a pestle until it becomes clay-like. ④ Use a stick to stretch it to a uniform thickness. ⑤ Cut it into your desired shape. ⑥Arrange the removed incense sticks on the cardboard, stack the cardboard boxes, secure them with rubber bands, and put them in a bag to take home. ⑥Finished! Once you get home, let the incense dry (for about 2-3 days).

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! This plan includes a whetstone set. Once you have learned how to sharpen, please enjoy sharpening at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

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• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

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• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

[Hyogo, Itami] Held on Saturday, April 12th! Get tons of likes! Guaranteed to look great on Instagram! The Holi Festival is being held, where people throw colorful powder at each other! The Holi Festival is an Indian festival celebrating the arrival of spring, where people throw colored powder at each other with friends and family. Throw colorful powder at each other and create the best spring memories! Purchase an original T-shirt and you're ready to participate! Splash color powder at each other in the playground and take photos! Guaranteed to get tons of likes on Instagram! Get covered in colored powder and have the most fun time! Definitely recommended for dates! There is also a children's area, so even small friends can play safely! Free for children under 5 years old.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 13:30

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can try calligraphy by choosing your favorite kanji and writing it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. With the optional plan, you can also create an original T-shirt with your own characters!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in the tea room and a calligraphy experience where you can choose your favorite kanji and write it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. This is a combo plan where you can enjoy a Japanese calligraphy experience while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years, enjoying matcha that you have made yourself.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. After watching the instructor teach you how to make tea in English, you can actually try making matcha tea using a chasen. This is a plan where you can enjoy your own matcha while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:30

"Arayu Pudding" is a pudding made by boiling it in a hot spring at 98℃. I was born at Yumura Onsen in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo. You can try your hand at making pudding mainly on weekends. Please come and enjoy our freshly made pudding. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and reception (5 minutes) ② Explanation (5 minutes) Flow of the day, confirmation of allergies to eggs and milk ③ Experience (35 minutes) After mixing the ingredients well, pour the pudding liquid into a balloon container using a large syringe. I'll pack it up. After that, put the pudding in a hot water bath net and put it in the hot water. While you wait until the Yugaki is finished, we will guide you through the streets of Yumura Onsen, which retains its Showa-era retro feel. We also recommend boiling eggs in the hot springs and soaking in the footbath. ④Eating (15 minutes) Return to the cafe and enjoy the pudding. Comes with coffee or juice. ⑤Disband After disbanding, please take a walk around Yumura Onsen. We will also show you recommended places.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. In the 60-minute tour, we will propose a course according to what you want to see and go. Please contact us at the time of booking! In fact, helping tourists is one of the real pleasures of tourist rickshaws. We will tell you a lot of ways to enjoy yourself that you do not understand or notice just by walking. * Please prepare only the admission fee separately. * Depending on the location of the visit, if we cannot guide you in 60 minutes, it will be an extension (additional charge). Please contact us by all means once. We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. The model course of the 45-minute tour will guide you through the town with gourmet and souvenir information! It is a popular tour with high satisfaction! We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. The 30-minute tour makes sightseeing efficient with limited precious time! Recommended for those who want to go around with good children! We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A chopstick rest with a transparent acrylic base and a resin-enclosed pressed flower. Put the gold leaf with the pressed flowers, you can make it gorgeously. The resin uses Pajiko's star cocoons, so it is highly transparent and glossy. Since this resin does not cause yellowing after curing, it can maintain a beautiful and transparent state forever. Since an acrylic base is used, chopsticks do not touch the resin part directly, so you can use it with confidence. * Additional production is possible for 900 yen per piece after the third piece. Gift wrapping is available for those who wish (+300 yen) * Contains up to 4 chopstick rests.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can enjoy Japanese art and calligraphy at the Michelin-published Kaiseki restaurant (Michelin-published store). ~ Flow of experience ~ 1. Explanations about calligraphy 2. Practice basic lines and basic kanji 3. Practice your favorite kanji (You can choose from the available examples. You can use any other kanji you like.) 4. Practice your name in kanji (make it here and write a sample) 5. Write your favorite kanji and your name on colored paper, and press the Hanko to finish the work. We will give you a hanging scroll for colored paper so that you can decorate it immediately.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Recommended for those who are new to kimono rental, and those who want to experience kimono cheaply and easily. The kimono and obi chosen by the staff come as a set, so you can choose without worrying. It is also possible to change from the standard kimono plan to another plan after visiting the store. 〇We have all the sandals and purses! No additional charges! (Set contents: kimono + undergarment + half-width obi + sandals + drawstring bag + set of accessories)〇Required time: about 20 minutes

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Kimono rental shop of "Kyoto's largest scale", which has been exhibited for 8 consecutive years in the Kansai Collection and is a regular in the media! A full-scale kimono experience produced by the long-established kimono and hakama "Kyoto Saganokan"! The product lineup, the number of items you can choose, and the size of the store are overwhelmingly top class! ■ Plan contents 〇 You can choose from the kimonos of "Couple plan", "Standard kimono plan" and "Men's kimono plan"! After coming to the store, you can change to a kimono of another plan at the store price, so you can rest assured! !! Why don't you make the best memories with your loved ones and kimono? 〇 We have all plans, sandals and drawstring purses! (Set contents: Kimono + Half-width band + Zori + Drawstring purse + accessory set) 〇 Price is a couple price for 2 people 〇 Time required about 30 minutes ■ Return method 〇 Return on the day Please return to our shop by 18:00 on the day .. We will keep your luggage, carry bag, etc.! 〇Returning the popular hotel After enjoying sightseeing in Kyoto, you can return to your hotel as it is. Your luggage will be delivered to your hotel. (Until 13:00 at reception) It's OK if you get your luggage at the front desk! Kimono will be returned at your hotel by 10 o'clock the next day! * Hotel return: ¥ 1,500 (please tell us when you come to the store) * However, from March 19th to April 10th and from April 29th to May 8th, ¥ 2,200 will be tax-included. It will not be available from July 10th to July 18th. 〇Return the next day Return to our shop by 18:00 the next day ※ Return the next day: 1,000 yen (please tell us when you come to the store) ■ Reasons to choose "Kyo Aruki" Kyoto Shijo Main Store ① Where to go to play, closest to central Kyoto Also "excellent access! The main store is located in the center of Kyoto (2 minutes walk from Shijo Station / Karasuma Station, 6 minutes from Kyoto Station), and you can stroll around Nishiki Market, "Gion", "Yasaka Shrine", "Kiyomizu Temple", "Yasaka Koshindo", and "Kodaiji Temple". "Gion Higashiyama area", "Fushimi Inari" and "Arashiyama" ... Excellent access to anywhere! (2) TV and magazine coverage is flooding, and the popularity is boiling! Exhibited at the Kansai Collection Our shop produced by "Kyoto Saganokan". Please leave it to our shop, which has a solid track record in media such as TV and magazines ♪ ③ Kimono is more than 120 years old in Kyoto. With a reliable selection and quality of "more than 1,000 pieces" including original kimonos from Kyoto, you can rest assured! ④ Kyoto's largest! 350 people are OK at the same time! !! "The product lineup, the number of items you can choose, and the size of the store are overwhelmingly top class! ⑤ Guarantee the assets by a professional veteran dresser and a dedicated set teacher! !! We are confident in the accuracy of dressing and hair setting! !! ⑥ Thorough cleaning at our own maintenance center! Kimono and underwear that have been worn once are thoroughly cleaned every time! We have received high praise from our customers for the "quality" service that only a large store can offer! !!

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Sengoku-kan is a pottery salon adjacent to the grounds of Mizuma-dera Temple. It is famous for its sightseeing, warding off evil spirits, and matchmaking, and there are hot springs nearby. There are many things to see throughout the year, such as cherry blossoms in spring, Bon Odori in summer, the Danjiri Festival and autumn leaves in autumn, and New Year's visit and Setsubun in winter. ◆Experience fee [Weekdays]: 2,000 yen (rice bowl/plate), 2,500 yen (mug) [Weekends and holidays]: 2,500 yen (rice bowl/plate), 3,000 yen (mug) *Discounts available for second and subsequent items Completed works will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that are not to be taken home. *Shipping fee will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) *May not be available for people under 10 years old ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・Clay will get stuck in your nails, so please cut your nails as short as possible. ・Earrings and piercings are items that are often lost, so please remove them before the experience.・If you have long hair, please tie it up. It may get tangled. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions or other factors, we may contact you.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing a pair of Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! It's recommended for anniversaries, as well as for making memories with friends. It's a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! You are free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course you can also take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing with Junihitoe and Sokutai in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and has excellent access from Kyoto Station. The experience plan is about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, you can also shoot videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing with Junihitoe and Sokutai in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and has excellent access from Kyoto Station. The experience plan is about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, you can also shoot videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】□The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.□Practicing the belt and the samurai's walk【Practice the basics with the iai practice sword】 □Learn and practice the basic stances of the sword□Swinging the sword from the stance□Battou and Nottou□Iaijutsu [Trial Slashing】□Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.【Souvenirs】Please take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of practice begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of practice begins 17:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, the group disbands. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper techniques and understanding. Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples will provide instruction. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the program focuses on how to actually use your body, relax and move efficiently. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After the experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of a samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include sword-cutting lessons for anyone other than disciples.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups