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Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate

Location Akita Prefecture, Japan
$288.76
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Kakunodate is a historic castle town, often referred to as "Michinoku's Little Kyoto," where samurai culture thrives. Participants in the Sword Martial Art Experience will engage deeply with the spirit of the samurai through Iaido, a traditional sword art.

  • ⚔️ Practice Iaido, mastering a kata while wearing a traditional dogi, the special outfit for martial arts.
  • 📜 Learn about the rich history of Kakunodate’s samurai and the cultural significance of their traditions.
  • 🏯 Explore the main street of the samurai residences, recognized as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
  • 🎉 Experience the thrilling test cutting with a cardboard doll, an exciting highlight of the session.
  • 🚗 Enjoy the convenience of private transportation to and from the experience location.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided during the session.
  • 🛡️ Benefit from insurance coverage included in your experience for peace of mind.
  • 👨‍🏫 Learn from a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide who will guide you through the experience.
  • ⏳ Total duration of the experience is 2 hours and 30 minutes, ensuring ample time to immerse yourself in the practice.
  • 🚏 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access.

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Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Sword (replica), Dogi (Special outfit for the martial arts)
  • Insurance
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
We will see you at the entrance of the venue, where the walls and gates are facing the main Samurai Street
Return details
We will see you at the entrance of the venue, where the walls and gates are facing the main Samurai Street

Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished in the Edo period, is called "Michinoku's Little Kyoto." In a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, many samurai residences and other old buildings still exist, making it a popular tourist spot visited by many Japanese and foreign tourists alike, who come to enjoy the elegant townscape. The main street of the samurai residences has been designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and is protected as a cultural asset.
In this tour travelers will experience what we call Iaido (martial arts of using a sword) experience, participants will not only train their spirit but also learn about the history of the Kakunodate’s Samurai and the Samurai spirit that has been passed down from generation to generation.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Sword Martial Art Experience in Kakunodate

    Location Akita Prefecture, Japan
    $288.76
    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!

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