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Samurai Sword Training and Katazome Dyeing Experience in Tokyo
Product code 456817P1
From
From JPY 15,000
Dates
Dec 25, 2025 to Dec 24, 2026
Start times
10:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 14-100
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Samurai Experience in Tokyo: Sword Training and Edo Indigo Dyeing
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 15,000
Samurai Sword Training and Katazome Dyeing Experience in Tokyo
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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 been looking for!
Overview
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 been looking for!
What's Included
Included
Katazome Dyeing Experience
Sword Training Experience
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Main entrance of Somenosato
End point
"This tour will disband at the dojo.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Katazome 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
1 hour
Stop 2
Sword Training - Real sword demonstration (15min) - Explanation of defensive actions with toy swords (15min) - Start sword training (30min)
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
7 reviews
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