Tokyo Samurai Kembu Workshop

1h30
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Stop At: TOKYO Samurai Kembu, 1-19-7 Shintomi Akuta Awazu Bldg. 5F, Shintomicho, Chuo 104-0041 Tokyo Prefecture

Full lesson

An authentic course which allows you to experience the Samurai Spirit through performing “Kembu”, a traditional Japanese art. Learn basic techniques of “Kembu” such as handling a Japanese sword, performing slashing techniques and some simple samurai actions. You can also learn how to handle a Japanese fan and the way of bowing and walking in traditional arts.

Program Schedule
• Doing the traditional Japanese bow, beginning the lesson
• Types of Japanese sword and how to handle them
• Unsheathing, slashing and sheathing with the Japanese sword
• Trying on the Kimono or Hakama (if applicable), commemorative photoshoot
• How to walk, simple movements of the samurai and using the Japanese fan
• Try your hand at performing “Kembu” to the poems written by a samurai

Included
  • English-speaking local guide/instructor
  • Photo shoot
  • Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)
  • Lesson completion certificate
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Please wear clothes suited for exercise and moving around
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
75% Adrenaline
15%
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