Sword, Armor, Kendo, Iaido, Ninja
Every Osaka Samurai Experience and Tour, Compared
All fifteen experiences on this site: the samurai culture session, sword training, kendo, test cutting with a real blade, armor at Osaka Castle, iaido, karate, two ninja experiences and two castle days.
Become the Shogun: Samurai Armor and a Real Sword
Armor and sword at Bushi no Homare's studio in Joto ward: dogi and hakama, a suit of armor worn indoors and a cut with a real samurai sword, for up to eight people.
Central Osaka: Private Samurai Training with a Sword Master
Four private hours at Kozu Shrine in central Osaka: shrine etiquette, sword training with a master in a reserved room, a live-blade demonstration and a goshuin shrine seal.
From Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe: Samurai Armor Dressing in a Castle
A private day from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe stations to Sasayama: samurai armor inside Sasayama Castle, then a guided walk through the samurai residences and merchant streets.
Osaka Castle Goddess, Queen, Empress, Concubine
A small-group history walk at Osaka Castle on the women of Japan's past, with historical maps of the lost Toyotomi castle, lunch nearby and a visit to the Fujita Museum.
Osaka Castle Tour in Samurai Armor
Meet at Bushi no Homare's Joto ward studio, change into samurai armor or a kimono set, then walk Osaka Castle with a guide and take photos with the castle as the backdrop.
Osaka: Exclusive Samurai Experience with a National Champion
Three hours of Toyama-ryu iaido in the Arai residence near Izumisano Station: kimono, zazen, forms and tameshigiri cutting practice with a champion teacher, with a free taxi from the station.
Osaka: Katana Cutting Experience in Authentic Samurai dojo
One hour in a real Osaka dojo with Yushindou: hakama, drawing the sword with a safe practice blade, and demonstrations of Yushin-ryu sword technique. For adults and children.
Osaka: Kendo Workshop Experience
A two-hour kendo workshop for up to two people: etiquette, a basic lecture, striking with bamboo swords and a match-style mini game, with the armor and equipment provided.
Osaka: Learn Bushido - Trial Slashing with Samurai Sword
Tameshigiri at Bushi no Homare's studio in Joto ward: dogi and hakama, the basic stances, then a cut through a target with a real, sharp sword, photographed as it happens.
Osaka: Ninja Experience Cafe in Dotonbori
About an hour at the Ninja Experience Cafe near Dotonbori: a full ninja costume, shuriken, a blowgun and katana moves, photos anywhere in the cafe and a soft drink. From age 3.
Osaka: Ninja Experience with VR Game and Costume
A one-hour ninja experience in Osaka: an outfit, ninja tools, a photo in a lit dojo, a VR battle against a cavalry army for ages 7 and up, and real armor on show.
Osaka: Private Samurai Training with a Sword Master
Private training with a sword master in a quiet temple in Minoh, north Osaka: stance, grip, footwork and breathing with an interpreter, and a demonstration with a real blade.
Osaka: Samurai Training Experience, Kendo in Osaka
Two hours of kendo in a dojo in Osaka city: a short lecture, full kendo armor, practice and matches with an English-speaking instructor, and samurai photos. From age 5.
Samurai and Traditional Culture Experience in Osaka
A 3 to 3.5-hour samurai culture session at Bushi no Homare's studio in Joto ward: kimono, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, iaido basics and an armor photo with Osaka Castle as the backdrop.
Samurai Karate Experience in Osaka – English-Friendly Class
A two-hour karate class in a Higashiyodogawa dojo: Shotokan and Shito-ryu basics with karate masters, a karategi to wear, photos and a certificate with your name in Japanese.
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