SAMURAI TRIP - Kendo Experience Tour: Embrace the Samurai Spirit
Experience the soul of the samurai through Kendo in Tokyo. Learn swordsmanship, discipline, and Japanese culture in Arakawa City.
Immerse yourself in the world of Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art, with SAMURAI TRIP in Tokyo's Arakawa City. This tour offers a hands-on experience, teaching you the basics of swordsmanship, etiquette, and the samurai spirit. Suitable for beginners and families, it's a unique way to connect with Japanese culture.
A brief summary to SAMURAI TRIP - Kendo Experience Tour
- 4 Chome-7-2 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, 4 Chome Higashinippori, Tokyo, 116-0014, JP
- +8180-5642-3141
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to allow for ease of movement during the Kendo lesson.
- Bring a towel and a change of clothes if you plan to use the shower facilities after the experience.
- If you wear glasses, consider bringing contact lenses as it may be difficult to wear glasses under the Kendo headgear.
- Check the schedule in advance and book your tour, as the number of participants may be limited.
- Arrive a few minutes early to allow time for check-in and preparation for the Kendo experience.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Nippori Station, a major transport hub in Arakawa, take the JR Yamanote Line or the Keihin-Tohoku Line to Uguisudani Station. From Uguisudani Station's North Gate, it's a short walk to the SAMURAI TRIP location. A single fare on JR lines within Tokyo typically costs ¥140-¥200. Alternatively, from Arakawa Station, take the Toden Arakawa Line to Higashi-nippori Station, which is close to the Kendo experience. The Toden Arakawa Line costs a flat fare of ¥170 per ride.
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Taxi
From Nippori Station, a taxi ride to SAMURAI TRIP in Higashinippori is a convenient option. The distance is relatively short, and the fare should be approximately ¥700 - ¥900, depending on traffic conditions. Taxi fares in Tokyo start at around ¥500 for the first kilometer.
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Walking
From Higashi-nippori Station, it is a short walk to the SAMURAI TRIP location. Exit the station and walk along the main street. Turn at the appropriate street number to find the location. Walking directions are straightforward, and the journey should take no more than 5-10 minutes.
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