Iaido experience in Japan

• Age 16～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you an email, so please make sure to check it. If you would like to participate with more than 6 people, please let us know. We can accommodate up to 10 people. In this lesson, you can experience Iai, Gekken (Kendo), and Nattou (test cutting). These three are collectively called Kenjutsu. Iai is how to handle a sword, Gekken is how to learn the distance between you and your opponent and how to attack and defend, and Nattou is how to cut. - Schedule: Time varies depending on the number of people - 1. Demonstration (3 minutes) 2. Lecture on swords (20 minutes) 3. Change into practice clothes (10 minutes) 4. Iai lesson (20 minutes) 5. Gekken lesson (20 minutes) 6. Test cutting (20 minutes) 7. Certificate of inka (5 minutes) 8. Change into casual clothes (10 minutes)

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

• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Many appearances in various media! It is a real samurai culture experience facility supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iaido swords. You can experience Iaijutsu as a martial art while gaining a wealth of knowledge about the structure of the sword and its correct usage, as well as samurai and Japanese swords. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is the ultimate samurai experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido-hiho-denshi holder. In the historic and venerable grounds of Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn the structure of Japanese swords and the correct way to use them, and gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. After dressing in training clothes and learning samurai martial arts, you will be given the opportunity to stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on how to try out Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00

You can experience becoming a SAMURAI at the "Sengoku Warlords EXPO 2025" to be held in Ueno Park from February 21st to 24th, 2025! This annual event in Tokyo aims to ignite the samurai spirit while also educating more people about this important part of Japanese history and culture! There will be a packed schedule, including samurai-themed performances and shows, activity booths where you can experience being a samurai, and stalls selling samurai-related goods and delicious Japanese food.

• In Door Activity

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

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 his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. You can learn about the structure of a sword and the correct way to use it, a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship, body techniques, and all other traditional Japanese martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts, not just formal martial arts, use the opponent's strength and toy with small movements. By learning these techniques, you can apply them in your private life, which will completely change your worldview. Dress in training clothes and take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture that dispels the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. ~Flow of one-day training~9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of training begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of training begins 17:00 End of training Change clothes and disband. This is a full-fledged one-day training course in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and overseas, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Instruction will be provided by Isao Machii himself and his top disciples. Most dojos only teach the forms, but here you can learn samurai martial arts that you can really use. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include instruction on how to test cut with a Japanese sword for anyone other than disciples.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This experience is also offered to American military personnel at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. [Important] This experience is a request reservation. Please let us know your preferred date and time. If the venue is arranged by our company, it will be held after the venue is secured. Please contact us early to secure the venue. Please contact us for the implementation date and implementation time (start to end). This plan is implemented for various groups (employee trips, inbound groups, international exchange, etc.). Swordsmanship consists of "Iai", "Gekken", and "Trying out", and you can experience it in one stop with this plan. We also hold trial cutting demonstrations and lectures on swords. As a result, we have done 30 to 60 people, and we will respond to consultation regarding the number of people, the date and time of implementation, and the implementation location. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering / greeting 10 minutes ② Model demonstration 10 minutes ③ Lecture on swords 30 minutes ④ Iai experience 30 minutes ⑤ Sword fighting 30 minutes ⑥ Trial cutting experience 30 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a plan where you can experience Japan's first martial art, ``Iaido''. Why not learn about the spirit of the samurai through the "Iaido Experience" held by Hogyoku-kai, which has a history of 340 years? This is a great opportunity to experience the long history of Japan's last samurai by learning about authentic swords. Why not experience the feeling of being a samurai once?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's explore various Japanese cultures! This is a 2-hour course where you can learn about and experience Japanese culture using a theme of your choice. You can choose a theme that interests you, such as tea ceremony, kimono, or Japanese music, and learn about it. Please use it for various purposes such as training with friends, family, students, and workplaces.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

[Samurai Swordsmanship and Archery Experience] Travel back in time and experience the world of the samurai! Learn swordsmanship and explore the legendary samurai traditions of Japan. ① Transform into a samurai Dress in a traditional hakama and embrace the spirit of Bushido, feeling the power and dignity of the samurai. ② Experience the history of the samurai Discover fascinating stories of the samurai's way of life, what it meant to follow the rules, and how they have shaped the history of Japan. ③ Unleash your inner samurai Experience the thrill of samurai swordsmanship! Learn powerful techniques, master precise movements, and acquire the discipline and concentration of a true samurai. ④ Commemorative photo Capture your transformation into a noble samurai in a photo and embody the samurai spirit.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 17:00

Samurai culture has been built up over centuries since ancient times. The stage art of "Kembu" carries it on through dance. We want samurai enthusiasts throughout Japan and the world to know the charm of Kembu, so we are holding workshops that extract highlights from the works so that anyone can enjoy them. Why not interpret the poems and dance to their stories and reminisce about the era in which the samurai lived? This time, from among the many performances, we will introduce Rai Sanyo's Chinese poem "Hachiman-ko". Let's dance powerfully to the image of Minamoto no Yoritomo and Ashikaga Takauji's ancestor Minamoto no Yoshiie, who went on an expedition to Oshu during the Gosannen War. - "Sword techniques" required in the play - Basic sword handling - About the expression "mitate" using a fan - Explanation of the poems and texts - Demonstration performance by the instructor - Commemorative photo, if desired, wear "stage costume" - For hygiene reasons, tabi socks can be purchased for 300 yen. If you have tabi, please bring them with you. In addition, we recommend tabi socks with bleached soles.

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