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Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$68.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Unlike typical sword shops, this shopping experience offers direct access to a dojo where real Kenjutsu is practiced and taught.
You’ll be guided by a martial arts expert and assisted by Let's ask Shogo, a popular YouTuber with over 1.8 million followers and 10+ years of Iai (katana budo) experience.
The katana you’ll see are hand-selected by a master—some crafted over 600 years ago.
Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or simply fascinated by samurai culture, this is a rare chance to discover a katana with true soul and history.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only purpose is to meet Shogo or simply to look at katanas.
*The ¥10,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
You’ll be guided by a martial arts expert and assisted by Let's ask Shogo, a popular YouTuber with over 1.8 million followers and 10+ years of Iai (katana budo) experience.
The katana you’ll see are hand-selected by a master—some crafted over 600 years ago.
Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or simply fascinated by samurai culture, this is a rare chance to discover a katana with true soul and history.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only purpose is to meet Shogo or simply to look at katanas.
*The ¥10,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
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Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Bottled water
- Independent Guide
Meeting point
The entrance to the venue is located down the spiral staircase next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku Street.” At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a blue gate, and at your feet, there’s a mat that says “Samurai Training.”
Return details
The entrance to the venue is located down the spiral staircase next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku Street.” At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a blue gate, and at your feet, there’s a mat that says “Samurai Training.”
Step into the hidden world of real Japanese katana shopping—guided by true experts.
You’ll visit a private Kyoto dojo led by a master who trains over 20 students in Kenjutsu, and who handpicks genuine blades, which are hundreds of years old.
With Shogo from the YouTube channel Let’s Ask Shogo (1.8M+ subscribers) by your side as your translator and sword shopping guide, you won’t miss a single detail. Shogo has helped over 50 people purchase their lifelong treasure.
No tourist traps, no language barriers—just a once-in-a-lifetime chance to find the katana destined for you.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only purpose is to meet Shogo or simply to look at katanas.
*The ¥10,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
You’ll visit a private Kyoto dojo led by a master who trains over 20 students in Kenjutsu, and who handpicks genuine blades, which are hundreds of years old.
With Shogo from the YouTube channel Let’s Ask Shogo (1.8M+ subscribers) by your side as your translator and sword shopping guide, you won’t miss a single detail. Shogo has helped over 50 people purchase their lifelong treasure.
No tourist traps, no language barriers—just a once-in-a-lifetime chance to find the katana destined for you.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only purpose is to meet Shogo or simply to look at katanas.
*The ¥10,000 fee for this experience will be refunded if you purchase a katana. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to make a purchase.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$68.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!