Discover the Spirit of the Greatest Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi
・Experience the essence of Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, wearing traditional keikogi training attire, under the direct guidance of Master Matsunaga, the 18th headmaster of Musashi’s “Niten Ichi-ryu.” ・Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets while learning about the spiritual philosophy of Iaid
📍Meeting point: Meeting point : 1st Floor, Musashi Building (right in front of the building entrance) ●15 minutes walk from Kumamoto Castle ●Take the Kumamoto City Tram (Line A, heading towards Kengunmachi) from JR Kumamoto Station. Get off at Torichosuji station and it's a 5-minute walk from there.
・Experience the essence of Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, wearing traditional keikogi training attire, under the direct guidance of Master Matsunaga, the 18th headmaster of Musashi’s “Niten Ichi-ryu.” ・Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets while learning about the spiritual philosophy of Iaido — the art of perfecting swordsmanship not for battle, but for protection and self-discipline. ・At the end of the session, you’ll receive a personalized “Samurai Training Certificate” and an original tenugui (Japanese hand towel) as a special gift. ・The experience takes place just a short distance from Kumamoto Castle, making it easy to combine both for a memorable visit.
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What’s Included
- ✓Dogi rental
- ✓Hand towel
- ✓Matcha
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Japanese sweets
- ✓Samurai training certificate
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Participation requirements：Height 150cm or more
- •During the Iaido session, please remove jackets or heavy outerwear before changing into the keikogi training attire.
- •You may keep your T-shirt or light top on underneath while we assist you with the fitting.
- •Please wear clothing that is easy to move in. Pants are fine, but skirts or dresses are not recommended.
- •Height 150cm or more
- •This experience uses replica (practice) swords. For your safety, please strictly follow the instructor’s guidance and handle all equipment with care.
- •While we provide tea and sweets during the experience, if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance and consume the provided items accordingly.
- •If the tour is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, we will notify you by phone by 4:00 PM the day before the tour.
- •This plan includes an English interpreter.
- •Please note that no refund will be provided even if you do not require interpretation.
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