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Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Samurai Sword Experience

6 hours

Easy

Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of Samurai while you are in Japan? In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the Samurai Martial arts of "Iaido" in a traditional uniform!

"Iaido" is the martial art of using a Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. You will be able to learn about this on this tour! You will learn Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, as well as sword technique through this experience. After a history lesson, basic demonstration, it is your turn to try swordsmanship alongside your instructor.

Your samurai experience tour also comes with a walking tour. You can visit some sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.

Note *1: This is NOT a stunt show or Ninja/Samurai show.
Note *2: Your guide will drop you off at Jidaiya after a 5-hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the start of the tour.
What's included?
    The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
    Licensed Local Guide
    Meet up with guide in Tokyo *on foot
    Iaido Samurai experience
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
    Traditional Iaido uniform
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Transportation fees: 24 hour Metro Pass Adult: 800 yen, Child: 400 yen
    Lunch
    Private transportation
    Admission fee for Rikugien Garden Adult: 300 JPY Senior(+65): 150 JPY Children 12 and under: Free
    Admission fee for Hama Rikyu Gardens Adult: 300 JPY Senior(+65): 150 JPY Children 12 and under: Free
    Admission fee for Shinjuku Gyoen Adults: 500 JPY Seniors (+65): 250JPY Students: 250 JPY
    You cannot combine tour groups
    Please note
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • This program is for over 12 years old.
    • Japan Rail Pass: Please see https://japanrailpass.net/en/ to order
    • This private tour is a walking tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. Please be aware that we can only pick you up within Tokyo 23 Special Wards.
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