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Experience cutting straw with a real Japanese sword
Experience cutting straw with a real Japanese sword
Trial Cutting with Japanese Swords
Trial Cutting with Japanese Swords
Trial Cutting with Japanese Swords

Samurai Sword Cutting Experience Tokyo

By Samurai Theater Tokyo
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$158 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Iaido is a martial art that was practised by samurai as a practice, and has established itself as an ancient Japanese martial art in modern times. Trial cutting is practice to learn how to swing a sword that can cut. Such a trial cutting experience (cutting a tatami mat seriously) is a very popular plan where you can experience the feeling of a samurai.

Iaido is an ancient martial art practised by samurai using Japanese swords. The experience of cutting tatami mats with a Japanese sword is a very popular plan that will make you feel like a samurai.

Activity location

  • 162-0831
    • Yokoteramachi
    • 162-0831, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 162-0831
    • Yokoteramachi
    • 162-0831, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

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Samurai Sword Cutting Experience Tokyo
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 5:00 pm
Price details
NZ$158.10 x 1 AdultNZ$158.10

Total
Price is NZ$158.10
Until Mon, 7 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 makiwara
  • What's includedWhat's includedIaidogi (Iaido and Hakama)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedwooden sword for practice
  • What's includedWhat's includedJapanese sword
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Participants change into kimono and hakama, and experience cutting tatami mats with a real Japanese sword. I feel like a samurai! Change into Iaidogi (Iaido and Hakama) and cut the tatami mat with a Japanese sword. This is a trial cutting experience where you cut a tatami mat with a real Japanese sword. Feel like a samurai!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES162-0831
    • Yokoteramachi
    • 162-0831, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE162-0831
    • Yokoteramachi
    • 162-0831, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

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Reviews

10 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Mark_S

Reviewed on Viator
7 Jan 2025
An amazing experience! Fun and friendly staff. Really felt like I was being trained in the samurai way. Would recommend to everyone! It felt so cool to use a sword and chip the mats. We loved our sense, met some fun people in the group. So very happy we did this experience

10.0 out of 10

Sloane_W

Reviewed on Viator
11 Jun 2024
This was a wonderful highlight of our trip to Japan. My teens wanted to do this before we left and I depend on Viator for multiple experiences throughout our travels. The place is on a quiet residential street so give yourself enough time to get there. We opted for an Uber since there was five of us. It’s unassuming from the outside but when you step in there is a wall lined with ornate Samurai regalia, very beautiful. The teacher (Master) was such a great instructor. He led with grace but was firm with his presence and commanded much respect. You get to cut the mats twice after learning the correct way to do it, then he gives a fabulous demonstration. I highly recommend anyone this experience!

10.0 out of 10

Sheiba_R

Reviewed on Viator
4 Jun 2024
The instructors were very serious about this form of art and gave my young adult children and myself a lesson in samurai sword cutting and an experience that we won't forget. We were given a chance to use a sword to cut a rolled-up bamboo mat which was exhilarating!! This is a must-do while in Tokyo.

10.0 out of 10

Kimberly_M

Reviewed on Viator
17 May 2024
This was a nice experience from the beginning! We were dressed in traditional clothes and taught how to clear the mind, hold a sword, and different strikes one might use on an opponent. A great idea for young adults and teens!

10.0 out of 10

Marcus_G

Reviewed on Viator
27 Mar 2024
It was a fantastic experience at an affordable price. They're very foreigner friendly and you'll create memories you won't forget

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