Samurai Sword Training and Katazome Dyeing Experience in Tokyo
Join us on this samurai-based tour where you will learn all about the history of samurai, do traditional Katazome dyeing, and even try your hand at sword training yourself. This half-day tour will allow you to immerse yourself in traditional samurai culture and get the experience you have always be
📍Meeting point: Main entrance of Somenosato
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hKatazome Dyeing - Introduction and explanation of Edo Komon patterns used in samurai kamishimo (10min) - Tenugui dyeing experience (40 minutes, with instruction and hands-on experience from artisans at the workshop, including Komon pattern dyeing) - Wrap the dyed tenugui as a headband and depart from Somenosato Ochiai (10min) - 1 minute walk, take off shoes, enter the dojo)
Stop 2
⏱ 1hSword Training - Real sword demonstration (15min) - Explanation of defensive actions with toy swords (15min) - Start sword training (30min)
What’s Included
- ✓Katazome Dyeing Experience
- ✓Sword Training Experience
What to Bring
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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$97.89