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Private Kumamoto Samurai Experience of Spirit of Miyamoto Musashi
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1 Hours 40 Minutes
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Offered in: Japanese
Overview
Receive direct instruction from Master Matsunaga, the 18th-generation headmaster who upholds the Niten Ichi-ryu tradition of Japan's most formidable samurai, Miyamoto Musashi.
Tailor the experience to your preferences, considering your prior martial arts experience in disciplines such as iaido and kendo, and your level of interest.
Immerse yourself in the teachings and philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi and the samurai spirit while enjoying matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.
Engage in interactive sessions with the instructor to deepen your learning through questions and answers.
What's Included
- Experience fee
- Hand towel
- Matcha
- Japanese sweets
- Martial Arts Attire Dressing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point：Musashi building 3F 1-6-4 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 860-0807 Access： ●15 minutes walk from Kumamoto Castle ●Take the Kumamoto City Tram (Line A, heading towards Kengunmachi) from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at Torichosuji station and it's a 5-minute walk from there.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This plan offers a private experience. It is recommended for those who wish to deeply experience the history and spirituality of Kumamoto samurai, as well as for individuals with martial arts experience. Discover the Spirit of Miyamoto Musashi, the Strongest Samurai in Japan (For Experienced Participants, Private Session)
We will design a tailored program just for you, taking into consideration your prior experience and interest in martial arts, whether it's iaido, kendo, or other disciplines.
SCHEDULE
[00:00] Change into martial arts attire under the guidance of the instructor.
[00:10] Enjoy a session in a traditional Japanese room, sipping matcha while receiving explanations about the samurai spirit and posture.
* We will inquire in detail about participants' experience levels and areas of interest.
[00:25] Sensei's performance at the dojo
[00:30] Iaido experience
* We will teach techniques tailored to participants' preferences and experiences.
[01:20] Engage in interactions with the instructor and receive a tenugui (hand towel) as a gift.
[01:30] Change back to your clothing
[01:40] End
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participation requirements：Height 150cm or more
- This is an exclusive private experience for one group only.
- We do not accept observers-only reservations. If you wish to accompany a participant as an observer, please make a prior reservation. The fee for observers is 3,350 yen per person (includes the observation fee, tea, sweets set, and hand towel).
- 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.
- This plan will be conducted in Japanese. If you need an English-speaking guide, please select from the options. (English-speaking guides cannot be arranged on the day of the experience.)
- 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.
Operated by Attractive JAPAN
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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