東京2 - 本物のサムライ体験 : 日本の剣道

Bring a water bottle! This was a lot of exercise and fun. Master will test you so give it your all. It’s a 10-min walk from the train station, and my wife wandered a bit farther down the road to the fabric district since there is no room for spectators. Good day for both of us!

Unlike other tacky forms of entertainment, such as sword-fighting or ninja experiences, this tour is a wonderful opportunity for foreign travelers with absolutely no experience in kendo to experience authentic Japanese kendo and the spirit of the samurai. It’s also the perfect way to get some exercise during the morning of your trip, before lunch.

I had a really great time! The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, and the instructor was really professional. The class was fun and interesting, and I learned a lot. Definitely worth trying!

This was the most incredible experience. We loved the introduction to kendo and having the chance to try these techniques on our friends. The instructors, senzai brought energy to the class and made us feel like we were part of the dojo. Thank you soo much for having us and leaving us with such great memories. I very strong recommendation for those who would like a unique experience.

The 2 hr experience was only 90 minutes and that was probably the best part. Way over priced. Very confusing. Not friendly.

The 2h were filled with the basics of Kendo and practice fights to use the learned techniques, all with a really nice and energetic instructor. My friends and I had a lot of fun and would do it again.

Awesome experience! As others have mentioned, be prepared to work and sweat a bit! This is an interactive experience. But you don't need to be an athlete to appreciate it -- just need a willingness to try! The guide / teacher was really enthusiastic and positive about the sport, which is exactly what you need when you're doing something out of your comfort zone.

My spouse, my two adult sons, and I had a fantastic time during a two-hour Kendo practice session. It ended up being just the four of us, which made for a very personal and engaging experience (though I am not sure how typical that is). If you are interested in an authentic Kendo practice, this is an excellent introduction. The instructor is highly experienced and guided us through every aspect: getting dressed, putting on the armor, proper stance and positioning, striking techniques, and how matches and scoring work. We learned the fundamentals, practiced drills, and even had several one-on-one bouts among ourselves and with the instructor. Facing the instructor was, unsurprisingly, a humbling experience. While Kendo is a serious martial art, the instructor struck a great balance—maintaining discipline while keeping the session approachable and welcoming. He was patient and happy to answer all of our questions. A few practical tips: 1) Review directions to the dojo in advance, as it is a bit of a walk from the station and can be confusing. 2) If you wear corrective lenses, contacts are preferable—glasses can be uncomfortable inside the helmet. 3) Be prepared to sweat. The session is fairly intense, and we were all quite sweaty by the end.

Professional and personal care

Getting there was hard. The gear was authentic and the room was air conditioned which was great. It's a real training school, so Sensei lives up stairs. Authentic as it gets. We started with the history of kendo, and then proceeded to learn technique and forms, and actual sparring and reps to practices. It was overall a great experience. I do want to add, for someone who is teaching novices and tourist, Sensei Kenshi did not have the warmest personality or patience that day. He's a master and sensei, so he takes his craft seriously, so I get it. I just took it as making the experience more authentic. LOL. Overall authentic real experience and very educating. Thank you!