Experience the thrill of being a real samurai in Kyoto with our authentic sword cutting activity. Fulfill your childhood dream and learn about the history of samurai in Japan.
Experience the thrill of being a real samurai in Kyoto with our authentic sword cutting activity. Fulfill your childhood dream and learn about the history of samurai in Japan.
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TOKYO SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM - What is an Iaito?
An Iaito is a specialized practice sword used in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, which focuses on the art of drawing the sword.
An Iaito is a specialized practice sword used in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, which focuses on the art of drawing the sword. Although it closely resembles a real…
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TOKYO SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM - What is an Iaito?
An Iaito is a specialized practice sword used in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, which focuses on the art of drawing the sword.
An Iaito is a specialized practice sword used in the Japanese martial art of Iaido, which focuses on the art of drawing the sword. Although it closely resembles a real Japanese sword (Shinken), it is specifically crafted to be non-sharpened for safe training purposes.
Most Iaito are made from a high-quality zinc-aluminum alloy. This material is chosen because it cannot hold a sharp edge, ensuring it is not classified as a weapon under Japanese law and does not require a permit.
Dress Like a Samurai: Start your adventure by wearing the traditional Samurai hakama. Feel the history and honor in every fold of this iconic attire.
Learn Iaido Techniques: With guidance from skilled instructors, learn the basic Iaido techniques using a replica sword. Experience the precision and discipline that are the hallmarks of Samurai training.
!Children under 10 cannot enter the samurai venue.!
!You can reserve a maximum of 5 people through Viator; however, we accept bookings from any other site, and there will be more participants in your experience!

- Posing with swords in front of a studio or samurai-themed backgrounds
- Feel like a real samurai
- Wearing a Hakama
- Convenient location and costs a fraction of similar experiences
- Free tour of the samurai and ninja museum offered by tour guides
- Posing with swords in front of a studio or samurai-themed backgrounds
- Feel like a real samurai
- Wearing a Hakama
- Convenient location and costs a fraction of similar experiences
- Free tour of the samurai and ninja museum offered by tour guides
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Use a real samurai sword
- !Children under 10 can not enter the samurai venue.!
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Use a real samurai sword
- !Children under 10 can not enter the samurai venue.!
This unique samurai sword experience in Tokyo allows participants to truly feel like a samurai, offering an authentic hands-on sword experience that goes beyond mere costume play. Many visitors come to Japan to explore the history of the samurai and realize their childhood dream of becoming one, and this experience makes it possible.
Note: Children…
This unique samurai sword experience in Tokyo allows participants to truly feel like a samurai, offering an authentic hands-on sword experience that goes beyond mere costume play. Many visitors come to Japan to explore the history of the samurai and realize their childhood dream of becoming one, and this experience makes it possible.
Note: Children under 10 are not permitted to enter the samurai venue.
Booking: You can reserve for up to 4 people through Viator, but we also accept reservations from other booking sites, and there will be additional participants joining your experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.