Kanazawa Samurai Experience a Japanese Kendo Workshop

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the Samurai spirit through "KENDO," where even beginners can enjoy this traditional martial art in a fun and engaging way. Unlike conventional kendo, this program emphasizes "Kind Enjoy Natural Design Open," making it accessible to all. You’ll not only learn the basics of kendo but also immerse yourself in Japanese culture under the guidance of a skilled instructor who has led his junior high school team to victory in national tournaments. Perfect for adventure seekers, families with children, and those looking to dive deep into Japan's rich traditions, this experience offers an unforgettable cultural encounter that goes beyond the usual tourist attractions.

What's included

Languages offered: English
Formally-trained kyudo master as instructor
Archery (Kyudo) workshop
Hakama (traditional Japanese attire for practicing kyudo) rental

Private transportation

What to expect

(Duration: about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Schedule:
(1) Kendo experience (60 minutes)
How to bow (Shinto, Buddhist, Confucian teaching and manners of bowing)
How to hold a shinai (bamboo sword and its symbolism)
How to hold a sword: sword stance (upper, middle, lower, side stance, eight-phase stance)
The practice of Kendo (footwork, swinging, striking on the face, striking on the hands, and striking on the body)
The practice of Men-Uchi(strokes in the center)
(2) Watching Kendo (15 minutes) ・Japanese Kendo Kata showcase (7 Tachi, 3 Kotachi) ・Try on Kendo
(3) Commemorative photo and viewing of protective gear (15 minutes)
Experience the feeling of being a samurai by wearing an elaborately designed Sashiko top and hakama bottom and striking (or cutting) an opponent with a shinai sword.
The seriousness and tension of the kendo demonstration are also a highlight of the event!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It takes about 15 minutes to get to Kanazawa station by taxi.
You can also take a bus there, and it takes about 30 minutes.
We will meet at the hall.

The address : Saishikan彩士館 1 Chome-15 Sakuradamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa

End point

It takes about 15 minutes to get to Kanazawa station by taxi.
You can also take a bus there, and it takes about 30 minutes.
We will meet at the hall.

The address : Saishikan彩士館 1 Chome-15 Sakuradamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.