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Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$128.05
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The spirit of Japan endures in Samurai. We define Samurai not as a swordsman, but as one who carries the sword with the heart. Be Samurai. Only then does the true Japan appear.

◉Why Kendo?
Kendo is not a sport born from modern design.
It is a living tradition shaped by samurai to survive, transformed to preserve Bushido, and passed down through the body, generation after generation.
It is still practiced today because its spirit is still needed.
Bushido lives on, in its purest form, through Kendo.

◉Who this experience is for
This experience is for those who are curious about Japan beyond the surface.
For those who value discipline, respect, and meaning over entertainment.
For those who want to experience the spirit of Bushido through their body, not just hear about it.

You don’t need kendo experience.
You do need an open mind and a willingness to face yourself.
Kendo Spirit
Duration: 2 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Guide
  • Kendo attire rental, Bamboo sword (shinai) rental, Japanese cultural experience tools rental
  • souvenir
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

You don’t start by holding a sword.
You start by understanding where kendo comes from, and why the spirit of Japan lives within it.

Etiquette and Respect
Before training, you calm your mind and bow.
Not as a formality, but as a way to face others with respect.

Ki – Spirit
You learn how samurai express their presence and fighting spirit, not through anger, but through focused intent.

Tai – Body
You practice traditional footwork that keeps the body grounded, balanced, and ready.

Ken – Sword
Only then do you learn how to hold the sword, how to swing it, and how to move with it.

Ki-Ken-Tai-Itchi
Spirit, sword, and body come together.
This is the foundation of a true samurai strike.

Match
You put everything into practice in a real kendo match.
Those with courage may challenge a veteran kendo instructor and feel the pressure up close.

Demonstration
Watch an intense match between instructors and witness the power and control of real kendo.

Closing Etiquette
After training together, everyone bows once more, carrying respect until the very end.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $128.05
    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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