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Samurai Experience in Tokyo - Lessons From Master Mugai Ryu Iaido
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Master Takeda Hougyoku is the head of the International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai. The largest mugairyu organization, and practices the purest, most traditionally faithful form of Mugairyu. He is recognized globally having received accolades from the Order of the Scottish Samurai and appeared in a promotion video given by Tokyo at an international convention. You need years of experience practicing Iai before you will be able to safely wield a real sword. The use of a real katana by an inexperienced swordsman presents both the risk of injury to yourself and the participants around you and the risk of bending or damaging the sword. Even if you have insurance, it is impossible to erase the damage of any accident that may occur. Therefore, to prevent any accidents and provide peace of mind for everyone – you, the other participants, the teachers, etc. - involved, we will only use mock katana in this experience.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Lessons from Master who inherits the authentic samurai spirit of "Mugairyu"
- You will dress up in samurai hakama and learn how to hold and cut a sword
- Get to see a real Japanese sword kata right before your very eyes
- Practices the purest, most traditionally faithful form of Mugairyu
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Tokyo
Cultural Immersion.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Rental costumes (Samurai clothing) Instructor (Engish speaking) Japanese sword rental
Not Included
Pick-up and drop-off at tourist attractions Pick-up and drop-off at hotels Accompanied by a guide
What to Bring
Clothing that is easy to move in, for female, please wear leggings to wear Hakana, Japanese Wide Kimono Pants.
Meeting & Pickup
Asakusa Kuramae Headquarters Dojo - 4-20-10-3F Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, 111-0051. Venue is located 2-3 minutes by foot from Kuramae Station, accessible by either the Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Oedo Line
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-08-02
5.00 / 5
It was a wonderful experience. And the sensei clearly is a real master in his art. If you are looking for True skill, you should definitely pay a visit.
2024-10-13
5.00 / 5
Clients were unable to locate the place, and there was no answer when calling.
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