Kendo Experience in Osaka: Immerse Yourself in the Samurai Spirit

Highlights

• Authentic Kendo Experience at a Traditional Dojo in Osaka
• Practice Kendo Techniques with a Real Bamboo Sword (Shinai)
• Master the fundamentals of historic Japanese martial arts
• Learn about brief Kendo history and the Bushido Spirit
• Enjoy a unique cultural activity perfect for martial arts enthusiasts

What to expect

Step into a traditional Kendo dojo in Osaka and feel the Samurai spirit. Learn its history and philosophy, master basic movements including Shinai strikes, in a genuine uniform. Experience a unique link to Japan's warrior tradition.

What's included

• Kendo uniform, Kendo armor
• Experience fee
• English-speaking guide
• Japanese-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at

10:00

Group size

Up to 12 people

Schedule

1. 10:00
   Please arrive at the dojo 20 minutes before the start time for preparations.
2. —
   1. Wearing Kendo Uniforms

   Change into a T-shirts and a half pants. Then wear Kendogi and Hakama.

   
3. —
   2. Lectures about Kendo

   Lectures on brief history of Kendo, Reiho, Kendo protective armours and the Bamboo sward.

   
4. —
   3. Practice Striking and Basic Footwork

   Learn how to use the Bamboo sward and some Kendo techniques.

   
5. —
   4. Match (Combat Game)

   Using the techniques in a match format.

   
6. —
   5. Photo Shooting

   Taking photographs with Kendo protective armours and Samurai equipments

   
7. 12:00
   Activity Ends

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Dojo (Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka)

  1-chōme-18-2 Honjōhigashi, Kita Ward, Osaka

  

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  To ensure sufficient time for changing and preparations, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before your Kendo experience begins.
  
  -6 minutes from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station
  -15 minutes from Osaka (Umeda) Station

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