Experience Traditional Japanese Sword Techniques and Wakayama Castle with a Guide (2-10 people)

Step into the world of the samurai with this unique cultural experience in Wakayama!

Begin your journey by learning the basics of Kishū-Denshō Tamiya-ryū Iaijutsu a traditional Japanese martial art focusing on the swift and graceful art of sword drawing. Under the careful guidance of a skilled instructor you’ll handle a practice sword and experience the refined movements once used by samurai warriors.

After mastering the fundamentals continue your adventure with a guided tour of the historic Wakayama Castle. Explore its beautiful grounds impressive stone walls and elegant towers while hearing stories of feudal Japan and the castle’s deep connection to the samurai spirit.

Whether you are a martial arts enthusiast a history lover or simply curious about Japanese culture this tour offers a memorable and authentic glimpse into Japan’s samurai heritage.

Highlight

• Experience the Tamiya-ryū Iaijutsu Practiced by Lord Tokugawa Yorinobu of the Kishū Domain
• Train in the historic atmosphere of Butokuden a traditional martial arts hall that preserves the spirit of old Japan.
• Aim to master Ichino-kata "Inazuma" the foundational form among the 25 traditional techniques.
• Between the sword training experience and the castle tour we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant. We will choose the restaurant based on your meal preferences.
• Wakayama Castle, a favorite among castle enthusiasts, will be guided by the locally certified national guide. Experience Japan's history as you explore the main keep, which features unique castle structures, stone walls, and exhibits of samurai armor and weapons.
• As an option, you can also experience dressing in traditional period costumes.

Note

• Reservations are available for groups of 2 to 10 people.
• The scheduled duration: sword training experience (2 hours), castle tour (2 hours), historical costume dressing (-3 hours)

Included

• Lesson fee
• Rental of training equipment and martial arts uniform
• Use of the dojo
• Guided tour of Wakayama Castle Park and the main keep by a nationally certified local guide
• Admission fee to the main keep

Excluded

• Food expense