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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Join us on this samurai-based tour where you will learn all about the history of samurai, do traditional Katazome dyeing, and even try your hand at sword training yourself.
This half-day tour will allow you to immerse yourself in traditional samurai culture and get the experience you have always been looking for!
What's included
Katazome Dyeing Experience
Sword Training Experience
What to expect
染の里おちあい 二葉苑
1h
Katazome Dyeing
- Introduction and explanation of Edo Komon patterns used in samurai kamishimo (10min)
- Tenugui dyeing experience (40 minutes, with instruction and hands-on experience from artisans at the workshop, including Komon pattern dyeing)
- Wrap the dyed tenugui as a headband and depart from Somenosato Ochiai (10min)
- 1 minute walk, take off shoes, enter the dojo)
1h
Sword Training
- Real sword demonstration (15min)
- Explanation of defensive actions with toy swords (15min)
- Start sword training (30min)
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Main entrance of Somenosato
End point
"This tour will disband at the dojo.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
