Authentic Japanese Sword Experience with Tea Ceremony, Japanese Calligraphy and Kimono Fitting Optio
Chūō, Japan
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 40 minutes
You can practice drawing a rare, authentic Katana, or Japanese Sword, in order to experience the ways of the samurai. Tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy and Kimono wearing options are also available.
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You can practice drawing a rare, authentic Katana, or Japanese Sword, in order to experience the ways of the samurai. Tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy and Kimono wearing options are also available.
This is a rare opportunity for you to try using a real Katana sword, just like the samurai.
- Batto (Sword) Experience
Your instructor will demonstrate the art of shizan (trial cutting). For those who wish to do so, there will then be the opportunity to try it for themselves in practice. Authentic Katanas are also available for purchase on site.
- Batto (Sword) Experience
Your instructor will demonstrate the art of shizan (trial cutting). For those who wish to do so, there will then be the opportunity to try it for themselves in practice. Authentic Katanas are also available for purchase on site.
There are additional cultural program options that are available as well:
- Sado (Tea Ceremony) Experience
Entering the tea room through the Nijiriguchi, you will receive a lecture on the tea room and the correct manner in which to enjoy sweets and Japanese matcha green tea. This will be followed by the tea ceremony itself.
- Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Experience
You will receive an explanation of the writing instruments and the correct manner in which to sit and hold the brush. After warming up, you can practice the different brush strokes and flicks used in the art followed by writing your own name in Kanji (Japanese characters).
- Waso (Kimono) Experience
Waso instructors will dress you in Kimono (Men will be provided with a Haori-Hakama) followed by a photo shoot. You can take part in other art forms while wearing kimono. (You will be asked your height in advance. Kimonos are available for up to 180cm in height.)
Entering the tea room through the Nijiriguchi, you will receive a lecture on the tea room and the correct manner in which to enjoy sweets and Japanese matcha green tea. This will be followed by the tea ceremony itself.
- Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Experience
You will receive an explanation of the writing instruments and the correct manner in which to sit and hold the brush. After warming up, you can practice the different brush strokes and flicks used in the art followed by writing your own name in Kanji (Japanese characters).
- Waso (Kimono) Experience
Waso instructors will dress you in Kimono (Men will be provided with a Haori-Hakama) followed by a photo shoot. You can take part in other art forms while wearing kimono. (You will be asked your height in advance. Kimonos are available for up to 180cm in height.)
Your tour will conclude when you have finished with the experiences of your choice.
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