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Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last Samurai
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2 Hours
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Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
You can actually use a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai, and experience a trial cutting. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you.
Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, has been carried on to this day, and students of Tennen Rishin-ryu practice at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo to hone their swordsmanship skills. You can learn the essence of Tennen Rishin-ryu at the actual dojo.
The swordsmen who practiced the Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino City formed the Shinsengumi, said to be the strongest group of swordsmen, at the end of the Edo period and were known as the Last Samurai. You can feel the history and culture of the Last samurai by experiencing swordsmanship in Hino City, the hometown of the Shinsengumi.
Masao Inoue, the chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo and a descendant of the Shinsengumi executive Genzaburo Inoue, will lead the experience program.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The venue is on the second floor of the Inoue Genzaburo Museum, a 5-minute walk from Hino Station on the JR Chuo Line.
Start time
01:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Shinsengumi, the strongest group of swordsmen active at the end of the Edo period, is known as the “Last Samurai”.
You can experience Tennen Rishin-ryu, the Shinsengumi's swordsmanship, in Hino City, Tokyo, which is said to be the hometown of the Shinsengumi.
Learn the basic forms of Tennen Rishin-ryu and try cutting with a Japanese sword that embodies the samurai spirit.
This special experience will transform you!
Additional Info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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