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Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$212.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Samurai Training Experience near Kumamoto Castle offers an authentic glimpse into the Bushido spirit, guided by Master Matsunaga, the 18th headmaster of Musashi’s “Niten Ichi-ryu.” Participants will engage in traditional practices while enjoying matcha and Japanese sweets.
- 🗡️ Wear traditional keikogi training attire for a true samurai experience under expert guidance.
- 🍵 Savor matcha green tea and delightful Japanese sweets while learning about Iaido's philosophy of self-discipline and protection.
- 📜 Receive a personalized “Samurai Training Certificate” and a unique tenugui (Japanese hand towel) as memorable keepsakes.
- 🏯 Conveniently located just a short distance from Kumamoto Castle, allowing for an enriching visit to both sites.
- 🕒 Enjoy a comprehensive 1 hour and 40 minutes of immersive training and cultural insights.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the knowledge of an English-speaking guide throughout the session.
- 🚼 Pram/stroller accessible, making it suitable for families with small children.
- 🏅 Experience a special demonstration by Master Matsunaga, showcasing the artistry of Iaido.
- 📅 Follow a structured schedule that includes changing into the dogi, learning, practicing Iaido, and taking photographs.
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
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.
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- Samurai training certificate
- Japanese sweets
- English-speaking guide
- Matcha
- Hand towel
- Dogi rental
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Meeting point : 1st Floor, Musashi Building (right in front of the building entrance)
●15 minutes walk from Kumamoto Castle
●Take the Kumamoto City Tram (Line A, heading towards Kengunmachi) from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at Torichosuji station and it's a 5-minute walk from there.
Return details
Meeting point : 1st Floor, Musashi Building (right in front of the building entrance)
●15 minutes walk from Kumamoto Castle
●Take the Kumamoto City Tram (Line A, heading towards Kengunmachi) from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at Torichosuji station and it's a 5-minute walk from there.
The following two points are the characteristics of Musashi Miyamoto, the founder of Niten Ichiryu, which you will experience this time.
(1) He was a samurai who focused and improved on his artistic sense. He created various works of art, believing that enhancing artistry is the most important way to hone his swordsmanship. Miyamoto Musashi's ink paintings and tsuba (metal sword guards) are stored at the Shimada Museum of Art in Kumamoto City.
(2) He mastered his own swordsmanship in order to protect his family and master. As the era changed from the Sengoku period, which was an era of war, to the Edo period, which sought peace, people lived not only to win battles, but also to master swordsmanship in order to protect and keep the peace. This style of swordsmanship and spirituality is Iaido.
SCHEDULE
[00:00] After arriving at the venue, change into the Japanese dogi
[00:10] Learn about the spirituality of Iaido while drinking matcha tea in a Japanese-style room
[00:20] Special Demonstration by the Master
[00:25] Iaido experience
[01:15] Completion certificate/photograph
[01:25] Change back to your clothing
[01:40] End
(1) He was a samurai who focused and improved on his artistic sense. He created various works of art, believing that enhancing artistry is the most important way to hone his swordsmanship. Miyamoto Musashi's ink paintings and tsuba (metal sword guards) are stored at the Shimada Museum of Art in Kumamoto City.
(2) He mastered his own swordsmanship in order to protect his family and master. As the era changed from the Sengoku period, which was an era of war, to the Edo period, which sought peace, people lived not only to win battles, but also to master swordsmanship in order to protect and keep the peace. This style of swordsmanship and spirituality is Iaido.
SCHEDULE
[00:00] After arriving at the venue, change into the Japanese dogi
[00:10] Learn about the spirituality of Iaido while drinking matcha tea in a Japanese-style room
[00:20] Special Demonstration by the Master
[00:25] Iaido experience
[01:15] Completion certificate/photograph
[01:25] Change back to your clothing
[01:40] End
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Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$212.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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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!