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Osaka: Private Samurai Training with a Sword Master

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Before you book

  • Private, 3.5 to 5 hours, in a temple in Minoh, north Osaka. English, Japanese or French.
  • No swordsmanship or martial-arts experience needed; the training is adjusted to you, and an interpreter guide handles instructions and questions.
  • You watch the master demonstrate a form with a real blade; you do not use the real blade yourself.
  • From $305, marked down from $407. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead; you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

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.

Highlights

  • Train privately with a sword master in a quiet temple in Osaka.
  • Practice stance, footwork, grip, breathing, and controlled sword movement.
  • Discover why sword etiquette and training still matter in modern Japan.
  • Experience swordsmanship as a living tradition, not just samurai history.
  • Watch a real-blade demonstration and ask questions through an interpreter.

What's Included

  • ✓ Samurai training experience
  • ✓ Instruction by a sword master
  • ✓ English-speaking guide

Good to Know

  • No previous swordsmanship or martial arts experience is required.
  • Training is adjusted to each guest’s experience and interests.
  • An interpreter guide supports instructions, conversation, and questions.
  • The experience takes place in a quiet temple in Minoh, Osaka.
  • The extended option includes more time for practice, individual guidance, and questions.