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2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Tokyo
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2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Tokyo

By Kendo Experience Tour Samurai Trip
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Ages 9-86, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Japanese, English
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  • Professional guide/instructor
  • Rental of kendo armor and equipment
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Japanese hand towel
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • 誠道館ビル, 4 Chome-7 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan
    10~12 minutes from JR Uguisudani station North exit 4-7-2,Higashinippori,Arakawa-ku,Tokyo "誠道館"
Pickup details
  • 10~12 minutes from JR Uguisudani station North exit 4-7-2,Higashinippori,Arakawa-ku,Tokyo "誠道館"
Additional pickup options
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
  • 誠道館ビル, 4 Chome-7 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44711P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Minimum age is 9 years
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • The listed price does not include a transportation expenses between each activities
    • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44711P2

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    • Kendo Experience Tour Samurai Trip
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      Joined in November 2016
    • _V2623KN
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A kendo experience just as expected, excellent!
      This company provided a great kendo experience, allowing my clients to enjoy a truly exceptional practice of kendo. They are very responsible, and I highly recommend them.
      Written November 19, 2024
    • charlielI5816MB
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kendo class - history, culture and work out!
      The experience was great! I learnt about Japanese History and Culture at the same time as learning the basic kendo movements. The instructor modified the class for my abilities and we finished with full sparring which was really fun! The level of English was great and the team were able to answer all of my questions. We had a lot of fun and I would definitely recommend it as a great cultural experience - and a good work out!
      Written October 31, 2024
    • Michell M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unique experience to create great memories of Kyoto/Japan. A fun and slightly challenging physical and mental workout.
      We felt comfortable from the beginning. The teacher had a welcoming and patient attitude and showed a lot of passion in his lesson. Although the teacher mentioned his English wasn't advanced, we felt that communication was not an issue for the kendo lesson or small talk. It was a great experience to go through as a couple. It was a physical and mental workout and now we have a great memory of our trip to Kyoto and Japan.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • karenjS5902KV
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience for my pre teen & teenage sons
      I booked this class for my ywo sons 15 & 12 they both loved the class. My 15yo is experienced in other martial arts but my 12yo is quite gentle so I worried one will be bored and the other overwhelmed. Our sensai was fantastic he was kind and reassuring to my 12yo and he really challenged my 15yo. I loved how they both got an insight into Japanese tradition.
      Written October 3, 2024
    • H8013GXcarmenm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very good experience
      It’s really an amusing lesson. Sensei is very good, and provides a very professional class. I highly recommend if you want to have a real Kendo experience.
      Written September 23, 2024
    • Paradise42817642621
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fomin family
      An excellent and bonding family experience. We came with our two children (ages 11 and 7). The dojo is located near the train station and very easy to find. The instructor welcomed us warmly, and throughout the entire session, there was a positive and respectful atmosphere. The instructor made sure we understood everything and enjoyed every moment. We learned basic moves in the art of Kendo and even got to wear the attire of real warriors. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, challenging, and bonding activity.
      Written September 10, 2024
    • Z9200NOclairel
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great moment
      We spent a very nice moment with our kendo teacher! It was a great experience. Good balance between practice and discussion!
      Written August 29, 2024
    • Culture63060011680
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth it!
      This was so much fun, my friend and I did this for my birthday, it was a blast! Our instructor was so lovely and made the experience excellent
      Written August 20, 2024
    • 905sarithan
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very interactive and encouraging instructor
      Excellent teacher/instructor. We were well received. Studio was clean and equipment was well fitting. Both my boys enjoyed the 2 hours. They had lot of fun. Very interactive and encouraging instructor.
      Written August 18, 2024
    • Passport31536438993
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 Love at first sight.
      Comprehensive and exciting first glance at the world of Kendo. It was an awesome experience i can recomend to BOTH beginners and those who have already trained in other martial arts.
      Written August 7, 2024
    • E9512LFmohamada
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would highly recommend
      The whole experience was great. Besides how good and experienced they are, the Sensei and his crew are very friendly and welcoming people. They went out of their way to help one of us to find a place to exchange currency as well as connect us with a local group in the same sport hall that performed to us a piece they were preparing for a festival later this month. They didn't have to do any of this and we would still be happy with the experience. Goes to show that these people are genuinely welcoming and friendly and not just doing their jobs.
      Written August 7, 2024
    • benedictbenvitot
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kendo experience with friends
      Overall satisfied. Instructor gave a lot of freedom to spar each other and the training equipment was complete. However, the actual active time we got for sparring and technique drilling did not take up the entire 2 hours we booked and was closer to an hour so the instructor could have been more clear about the time of our experience.
      Written August 1, 2024
    • brettcP846AH
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kendo is great!
      Good times learning some basic kendo! Warm up. Technique. Then mini, low stakes “tournament.” We all had a blast and loved learning about this sport
      Written July 14, 2024
    • Joanne L
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unique and fun Japanese experience!
      Very unique Japanese experience with a great instructor. My 20 and 17 year old boys loved it. Get ready for a workout too!
      Written July 4, 2024
    • Mobile32597057428
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kendo for father and adult son
      My 19 year old son and I both enjoy martial arts and booked the two hour Kendo training session in Kyoto. We were picked up by our instructor who introduced us to the etiquette of Kendo and proceeded to teach us several basic strikes... To the head, to the body, and to the side. We also practiced several footwork drills before fully gearing up and sparring with one another. Communication was clear and the level of the instructor, high. Whilst I had lots to learn, my son took to it like a duck to water and will check out potential Kendo clubs to join back in the UK. We are now both tired which confirms the fact that we had a decent, high intensity workout, which is what we wanted. Well worth the time and money. One I whole heartedly recommend.
      Written June 24, 2024
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    Ben L
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Couples
    My Wife and I weren’t sure what to expect, but we had a great time. We were made to feel very welcome by Kendo Master Imazu Sensei and the rest of his ‘Keiko’. His English was limited (way better than our Japanese) but he communicated well. The Sensai took us through the formal ritual and some basic Kendo strikes. Eventually we worked up to a bout against each other, followed by bouts against a couple of the regulars.
    The only tip I offer is to ignore their address in Google Maps and follow the address they provide in their email. We arrived at the wrong place nice and early, only to have to dash to the correct address about a km away. Don’t expect big tourist friendly signs, it was just a neighbourhood dojo that looked quite understated from the outside.
    Overall this was one of the highlights of our holiday in Japan.
    Written February 5, 2023
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    Andrew D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Friends
    We had an amazing time at the Samurai Experience, Kenshi the instructor was fantastic, very passionate about the history of Kendo. He spoke very good English which was amazing as our Japanese was very limited. He even went out of his way after the fact to send use a couple of places to visit while we were in the area. If you are in Tolyo and have a few hours to spend I would highly recommend hitting up the Samurai Experience, you won't regret it.
    Written April 14, 2023
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    John S
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Our kids had a great time at this place. The class was fun and informative. The instructors showed them the basics and then dressed them up in full kendo gear. They practiced the moves and then had matches between participants. They put a paper ball on the student's head and wrist and the opponent had to pop the balloon to score a point. They even had a match with the children against one of the teachers. We would definitely go back when we're in the area again.
    Written July 23, 2023
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    Staci C
    25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    Definitely the most unique and fun thing on our trip. Its class/training session. You learn some basic moves, try to do them (harder than you think!) and then have mini bouts. My son is competitive fencer so he did the best, but we all (22 daughter and me 50s) had a great time. Would repeat it again and very highly recommend it. Exhausting but a fantastic time. Hopefully its not once in a lifetime. Everyone in our session (another family of 5 with adult children) was thrilled...so lots of age ranges all together, and apparently that is how Kendo training works as well.
    Written September 1, 2023
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    Raymond L
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    I went with my brother and a total of 13 people were in the session. You start by changing clothes then ritual bowing to pay respects to the gods and to the sensei. Then the crash course begins. There were 3 sensei. One main one and 2 university students who are kendo athletes. They were all very patient with us though it seems only the main teacher is fluent in English - it was enough though. Then after the basics where we basically hit the athletes, we then have a chance to spar/ play by popping a ball attached to our sparring partner. It was a great introduction to Kendo.
    Written December 31, 2023
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    Santhuri W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    Absolutely AMAZING experience! We were truly honoured to have experienced this time-honoured tradition by Nagamatsu-San. From the garments and protective wear to the practiced moves and eventual sparring, we thoroughly enjoyed every second! We would do it again in a heartbeat!
    Written November 2, 2023
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    Wang Y
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    Such an interesting and inspiring experience to have! Highly recommend to anyone who's interested in kendo or japanese culture! As a total beginnger, this experience session definitely lighten up my eager to learn kendo for a longer term. The teacher is really funny and super nice. I left the session feeling energized and with a newfound appreciation for the art of Kendo. It was a great blend of discipline and fun!
    Written October 9, 2024
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    Janine J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    We went as a party of 4 (parents and 2 kids) and had a blast. The instructor gave us a deep insight and appreciation of Kendo and was very knowledgeable. We were very well looked after and would recommend to anyone wanting to do something physical and learn.
    Written June 20, 2023
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    David M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Couples
    This is such an amazing experience that was shared with us. At first, we were a little intimidated with how everything would happen. But Sensei was very excellent at explaining how the processes goes as well as building on the each skill. There are plenty of video and photo opportunities during your session. I would highly recommend this tour for all.
    Written March 18, 2024
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    Debbie K
    Chuo, Japan5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020 • Family
    This was such a fun thing to do. Our family of four all loved it, my 13 year old daughter in particular thought it was hilarious being able to dual with her parents. A memorable and special memory to have of our time in Japan. Our Sensei was very patient and he made it very enjoyable.
    Written December 30, 2020
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