Learn about the martial art of Kendo from a professional instructor.

Experience Kendo in Tokyo

2 hours

Easy

In this experience you will learn about Kendo, a modern martial art that holds its origins in the ancient sword fighting style of the Samurai. 
Learn about the martial art of Kendo from a professional instructor.

In this experience you will learn about Kendo, a modern martial art that holds its origins in the ancient sword fighting style of the Samurai. At the beginning of the lesson you will change into a Samurai uniform and learn how to bow correctly for a Kendo match. Get to know Kendo and Samurai history better while learning different Kendo fighting techniques. Your newly learned sword techniques will be put to the test in a Kendo match at the end of the lesson.

You can start this experience at the following places.

ふよう 水墨画教室

〒116-0013 JP Arakawa City 東京都荒川区西日暮里3丁目7−33 諏訪ヴァンベール

description

Learn about the martial art of Kendo from a professional instructor.

In this experience you will learn about Kendo, a modern martial art that holds its origins in the ancient sword fighting style of the Samurai. At the beginning of the lesson you will change into a Samurai uniform and learn how to bow correctly for a Kendo match. Get to know Kendo and Samurai history better while learning different Kendo fighting techniques. Your newly learned sword techniques will be put to the test in a Kendo match at the end of the lesson.

We offer the option of booking lunch at a Kendo restaurant, where you can watch videos of Kendo tournaments while enjoying a special Samurai meal. You can take photographs with Samurai armor and shop for Kendo items in the restaurant’s gift shop.

Please note that the extra lunch option is only available for groups of up to six people.

What do I need to bring?

  • Please wear loose fitted clothing, suitable for exercise.
  • Shower rooms are available, please bring your own towel and change of clothes if you would like to shower after the experience.
  • If you wear glasses please change to contact lenses as you will be wearing a head protector.

please note

  • Please follow the guide’s instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accident caused by disregard for the instructions.
  • The Dojo or Training place is sacred place for Samurai training, please do not make unnecessary noise and touch things  without being instructed.
  • Groups with minimal participants may in certain circumstances, merged with other groups. Please take note.

What's included?

  • Fee for professional guide/instructor
  • Rental fee for Kendo uniform and equipment
  • Free Japanese hand towel
  • Free drinks for groups under 10 participants

Exclusions

  • Transportation fees

more info

Experience type

Day tour / activity

Booking in advance

Cut off: 1 week

Duration

2 hours

Live tour guide

Difficulty

Easy

Know before you go

Minimum age of participants is: 9

Cancellation policy

Standard

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 10 days or less before the event

Special Lunch at a Kendo Restaurant

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 23 hours or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 20% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event

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