Experience Bushido
This experience is not about having fun.
There is no single correct answer to Bushido. What you take away from the words and traditions left behind by the samurai will be different for everyone.
Approach them with an open heart, and discover your own Bushido.
What You’ll Experience
This experience explores Bushido through three elements: Tradition, Words, and Reflection.
The goal is not to teach you the “correct” answer, but to encourage you to reflect on what the traditions and words left behind by the samurai mean to you.
Tradition
Experience what the samurai valued through the Nihon Kendo Kata.
Why do we bow? Why is this more than simply practicing with a sword? Our role is not to define their meaning. It is to imagine the hearts of those who left these forms behind.
Words
The samurai also left behind many words.
As people living in the modern world, we naturally understand those words through our own values. Yet we can never fully understand the thoughts and feelings that were poured into them. That is why we must use our imagination. By listening to the thoughts behind those words, we may come a little closer to their true meaning.
Reflection
There is no single correct answer to Bushido.
All we can do is imagine the thoughts of the samurai through the forms and words they left behind. What do you feel? How do you interpret it? The answer cannot be found outside yourself. You are the one who must reflect.
Who Is This Experience For?
- Those who want to explore the deeper meaning of Bushido
- Those who want to experience the spirit and values of Japanese culture
- Those who want to experience the Nihon Kendo Kata
- Those looking for a genuine Bushido experience, not a samurai show
- Those who want time to reflect on themselves
Experience Details
| Duration | Approximately 1 hours |
| Location | View the Access Page |
| Language | English and Japanese |
| Minimum Age | 15 years and older |
| Capacity | Up to 8 participants (Please contact us for groups of 9 or more) |
| Price | ¥10,000 |
| What to Bring | Nothing. All equipment is provided. |
| Photos & Videos | Photos and videos from the experience will be provided. |
| Private Experience | Available (Contact us for details) |
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. |
FAQ
Through the Nihon Kendo Kata and the words left behind by the samurai, you will explore their values and way of thinking, while reflecting on your own understanding of Bushido.
You will practice the Nihon Kendo Kata and explore words left behind by the samurai.
No.
This experience is open to complete beginners.
The Nihon Kendo Kata is a traditional practice that has been passed down to preserve the techniques, principles, and spirit of the samurai.
Rather than focusing on competition, it offers insight into the values and mindset that have been carried through generations.
No.
The experience centers on the Nihon Kendo Kata and does not involve strenuous physical exercise, making it suitable for most participants.
No.
There is no single correct answer to Bushido. What you take away from the words and traditions left behind by the samurai will be different for everyone.
No.
This is not an entertainment experience where you dress up and act as a samurai. Instead, it is an opportunity to explore Bushido through the Nihon Kendo Kata and the words left behind by the samurai.
Regular bookings are available for groups of two or more participants.
If you would like to join on your own, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your request depending on availability.
Yes.
The experience is available in both English and Japanese.
Bushido is the philosophy and values of the samurai.
Kendo is a modern martial art that has inherited and continues to embody that spirit.
In the Bushido Experience, you will explore the ideas behind Bushido through the Nihon Kendo Kata and the words of the samurai. In the Kendo Experience, you will experience those traditions through hands-on practice.
Yes.
After your booking is confirmed, we will send you the address, a Google Maps link, and a photo guide showing the route from the building entrance to the dojo.
This makes it easy to find, even if it’s your first visit.
You can come in your everyday clothes. We provide everything you need for the experience, including all clothing and kendo equipment.
Yes.
You are welcome to take photos and videos, as long as they do not interfere with other participants' experience.
We will also take photos and videos during the experience, and the digital files are included.
Yes.
The experience can be adapted to each participant's age and physical abilities.
Some parts of the etiquette involve sitting on the floor, but we are happy to provide a chair if needed. There is no need to perform every movement perfectly. A willingness to participate to the best of your ability is all that matters.
Yes, absolutely.
Yes.
You may reschedule your booking within the period covered by our cancellation policy.
If you would like to change your booking, please contact us as early as possible.
