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Tokyo "Discover all about samurai" half-day guided tour
Tokyo, Japan
4 hours
Good for Groups
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Date
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What You Will Do
Why does understanding samurai become an important part of your Japan trip? There are a couple of formidable reasons.
1) Samurai ruled Japan for 7 centuries.
2) Values they prized are inherited by the modern day Japanese.
This tour focuses on the sword as the very soul of samurai AND on the values they have prized.
1) Sword
① Relive their discipline by experiencing swordsmanship practiced by samurai. Observe solo demonstration by the master up close to marvel at his skill.
② At the sword museum, learn all about swords and appreciate their sheer beauty as work of art.
③ Travelers are often so intrigued by the beauty of swords that they buy and bring one back home. At the sword shop, take your time to look around; the guide will interpret as needed.
2) Samurai values
Visit a samurai related landmark to learn the values samurai adhered to, and the shogunate regime they lived in. Get a clue as to how the modern day Japanese have inherited the values samurai prized.
1) Samurai ruled Japan for 7 centuries.
2) Values they prized are inherited by the modern day Japanese.
This tour focuses on the sword as the very soul of samurai AND on the values they have prized.
1) Sword
① Relive their discipline by experiencing swordsmanship practiced by samurai. Observe solo demonstration by the master up close to marvel at his skill.
② At the sword museum, learn all about swords and appreciate their sheer beauty as work of art.
③ Travelers are often so intrigued by the beauty of swords that they buy and bring one back home. At the sword shop, take your time to look around; the guide will interpret as needed.
2) Samurai values
Visit a samurai related landmark to learn the values samurai adhered to, and the shogunate regime they lived in. Get a clue as to how the modern day Japanese have inherited the values samurai prized.
What's Included?
- Visit to a samurai related landmark
- Visit to a sword shop
- Admission ticket to the sword museum
- Swordsmanship experience at a dojo
What's Not Included?
- City train fare for about JPY500
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point is Exit A4 of Toei Asakusa Line Kuramae station (A17). Please step outside when you reach Exit A4. Your guide will be holding a sign reading, Arumachi. Toei Oedo Line has a station carrying the same name, Kuramae. You should get on Toei Asakusa Line but NOT on Toei Oedo Line
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Kuramae
1 hour 15 minutes
Experience Iaido, a dominant art of swordsmanship practiced by samurai. If you can imagine a samurai swiftly and deftly slicing a roll of straw mat, that is Iaido. After arriving at the Iaido dojo, change into a samurai attire with a sword. Learn from a master what Iaido is about, flow of experience, and actually slash a cardboard with a sword; not a roll of straw mat for your safety. You will have an option to buy a samurai attire and / or sword used in the experience. Observe solo demonstration of the master up close to marvel at his skill, which is especially impressive after your own experience. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end. We can arrange purchase of a sword or samurai attire used in the experience for those interested. All necessary arrangements can be made on the spot.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Arumachi.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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