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Samurai Nature Retreat and Swordsmanship Class in Mt. Fuji
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
I have provided one of the most popular samurai experience at Tokyo.
Over 4,000 people have enjoyed with rating 4.99 stars during 5 years!!
Also appearing on the official Olympic channel
You will gain more awareness about your body and mind, through practicing swordsmanship, physical exercises from ancient Japanese tradition, meditation.
At the end of training, you will have a rare opportunity of cutting a straw bundle, using real sword.
If the weather is fine, you can wear kimono and take photos with beautiful Mt.Fuji and lake in the background.
Sounds play a critical role in this program.
All things, including humans and objects, are said to emit vibrations and sounds. We will shower you with healing sounds. The healing sounds will purify you, while the sounds of flute and energizes you.
There also will be passionate dancing and playing music improvised on the spot for you along with authentic sword dance, that will reach your soul and ignite your heart.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet at Yamanakako-Asahigaoka bus stop. From Shinjyuku station, take the bus at Shinjyuku Expressway Bus Terminal 10:15. You can get to Yamanakako-Asahigaoka bus stop at 12:37. From Tokyo station, take the bus at Tokyo station Yaesu South Gate 9:20.
Start time
01:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At an authentic Japanese house near Mt.Fuji, we offer opportunities to realign your body and mind, leading you back to your center, with the help of samurai wisdom, Japanese spirituality with its long-lasting tradition, healing sounds, artistic performance, and the power of nature.
The host Yusuke is a teacher and performer of Japanese sword art who is the champion of the sword skill tournament. Yoshino his wife is Shamanic dancing & singing artist.
◎program
1. Introducing
2. Changing the clothes into "kimono" and "hakama" is samurai style.
3. Sound meditation
We'll start with sound meditation using some traditional instruments as purifying the mind.
4. Practicing swordsmanship
You'll learn how to handle the Japanese sword(katana) with unsharpened one and basic movement. Japanese swordsmanship and meditation will help realign your body-mind, and find your central axis.
5. Cutting a target using real sword
After enough practice, you will cut one bundle of straw with real sword.
6. Standing Zen meditation in the nature
7. Performance of samurai art and sacred dance
8. Photo shoot
You can take photos against beautiful lake and Mt.Fuji if the weather is fine.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by wago (Yusuke∞Yoshino)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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