Tokyo: Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last Samurai

5.0 (25 reviews) Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, has been carried on to this day, and students of Tennen Rishin-ryu practice at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo to hone their swordsmanship skills. You can learn the essence of Tennen Rishin-ryu at the actual dojo.
The swordsmen who practiced the Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino City formed the Shinsengumi, said to be the strongest group of swordsmen, at the end of the Edo period and were known as the Last Samurai. You can feel the history and culture of the Last samurai by experiencing swordsmanship in Hino City, the hometown of the Shinsengumi.
Masao Inoue, the chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo and a descendant of the Shinsengumi executive Genzaburo Inoue, will lead the experience program.
You can actually handle a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you.

What's included

  • Dogi, wooden sword, Japanese sword

What to expect

This is not a tourist leisure activity, but a real swordsmanship experience at an authentic dojo. Anyone can learn the art of the sword in a true dojo setting.

The Shinsengumi, the strongest group of swordsmen active at the end of the Edo period, is known as the “Shogun's Last Samurai”.

You can experience Tennen Rishin-ryu, the Shinsengumi's swordsmanship, in Hino City, Tokyo, which is said to be the hometown of the Shinsengumi.

Learn the basic forms of Tennen Rishin-ryu and try handling a Japanese sword that embodies the samurai spirit.

This special experience will transform you!

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The venue is on the second floor of the Inoue Genzaburo Museum, a 5-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line.

End point

The venue is on the second floor of the Inoue Genzaburo Museum, a 5-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.

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