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Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi

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Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi

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Highlights

・Experience the essence of Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, wearing traditional keikogi training attire, under the direct guidance of Master Matsunaga, the 18th headmaster of Musashi’s “Niten Ichi-ryu.”
・Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets while learning about the spiritual philosophy of Iaido — the art of perfecting swordsmanship not for battle, but for protection and self-discipline.
・At the end of the session, you’ll receive a personalized “Samurai Training Certificate” and an original tenugui (Japanese hand towel) as a special gift.
・The experience takes place just a short distance from Kumamoto Castle, making it easy to combine both for a memorable visit.

Itinerary

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    The following two points are the characteristics of Musashi Miyamoto, the founder of Niten Ichiryu, which you will experience this time. (1) He was a samurai who focused and improved on his artistic sense. He created various works of art, believing that enhancing artistry is the most important way to hone his swordsmanship. Miyamoto Musashi's ink paintings and tsuba (metal sword guards) are stored at the Shimada Museum of Art in Kumamoto City. (2) He mastered his own swordsmanship in order to protect his family and master. As the era changed from the Sengoku period, which was an era of war, to the Edo period, which sought peace, people lived not only to win battles, but also to master swordsmanship in order to protect and keep the peace. This style of swordsmanship and spirituality is Iaido. SCHEDULE [00:00] After arriving at the venue, change into the Japanese dogi [00:10] Learn about the spirituality of Iaido while drinking matcha tea in a Japanese-style room [00:20] Sensei's performance at the dojo [00:25] Iaido experience [01:15] Completion certificate/photograph [01:25] Change back to your clothing [01:40] End

What's included

INCLUDED

Dogi rental
Hand towel
Matcha
English-speaking guide
Japanese sweets
Samurai training certificate

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participation requirements:Height 150cm or more
When changing into martial arts attire, please remove thick jackets and similar outerwear. However, you can keep wearing T-shirts or sweatshirts, as we will arrange the dressing process accordingly.
We kindly request that you wear clothing that is easy to be dressed in.
You can keep your pants on, but please refrain from wearing skirts or dresses, as they may restrict movement.
In this tour, we will use imitation swords, but we kindly ask that you follow the instructor's safety guidelines and participate with care.
While we provide tea and sweets during the experience, if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance and consume the provided items accordingly.
If the tour is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, we will notify you by phone by 4:00 p.m. the day before the tour.

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