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title: Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 174
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 155
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
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# Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman

**Guidekin's take:** Practise sword drawing, test cutting and traditional Japanese archery in one session. Training wear and equipment are included; the activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for travellers with spinal injuries. 5 from 155 reviews at €174 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #3 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

1. Experience the Authentic Martial Arts of the Samurai

This hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to learn both Japanese swordsmanship and traditional archery from a master instructor skilled in both disciplines.

2. Learn Japanese Swordsmanship from a Master Swordsman

After changing into traditional training wear, learn the fundamentals of iai, including how to handle, draw, and control a practice sword and test cutting.
You will also experience gekken, a form of swordsmanship training that focuses on timing, distance, attack, and defense. 

3. Experience Japanese Archery

The bow was one of the samurai’s most important weapons for centuries.Try shooting arrows with a traditional Japanese bow.

4. Discover the Living Heritage of the Samurai

This experience goes beyond dressing as a samurai or posing with a sword.
Whether you are passionate about Japanese history, or samurai culture, this is an opportunity to experience these traditions firsthand in a genuine Japanese dojo.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €174 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 155 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: 戸山流備前会/Toyama-Ryu BIZENKAI
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 10:00, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

5.0 from 155 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 155 of 155.

- 5 stars: 155 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and practical sword and bow training; the class involves physical exertion

**Praised:**
- Patient teaching with clear demonstrations and individual guidance
- Practical sword handling, target cutting, sparring and archery
- Detailed explanations of samurai history and sword construction
- Careful safety instruction and encouragement for learners

**Complaints:**
- Physical effort, including repeated sword movements and sweating

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-10-14 to 2026-10-23); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- We will be providing training wear, so please let us know the height and weight of all participants.
- All equipment used for the samurai experience

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

The dojo is on the 3rd floor.
Please come to the 3rd floor using the stairs on the left side of the sword shop.

Late arrivals will inconvenience other guests, so please arrive 15-20 minutes before the start time.

Using Google Maps is convenient.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 24** | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared |
| [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared |
| [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared |
| [Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset](/japan/tokyo/tours/kendo-experience-in-tokyo-learn-the-samurai-mindset/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 5.0 (135) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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