Step into a quiet temple in Minoh, Osaka, and experience Japanese swordsmanship through private training with a sword master.

Rather than simply watching a performance, take part in the practice yourself. Learn how to bow to the sword, how to stand and move, how to control your grip, and how breathing supports each movement. The sword master adjusts the training to your experience and interests, so beginners can start with the fundamentals while guests with martial arts experience can receive more detailed guidance.

An interpreter guide supports the session throughout, helping you understand instructions and ask questions even if you do not speak Japanese.

The experience also explores the cultural meaning behind the techniques. Why is respect shown to the sword? Why do people continue to practice swordsmanship today, long after swords ceased to be tools of everyday combat? Through both physical training and conversation with the sword master, discover Japanese swordsmanship as a living tradition rather than simply a historical image of the samurai.

During the experience, watch the sword master perform a demonstration with a real blade. See how posture, breathing, concentration and precise movement come together in a form developed through years of training.

Choose the standard course for a focused introduction to the fundamentals and cultural background of Japanese swordsmanship. The extended course allows more time for repeated practice, individual instruction and questions, making it ideal for guests who want to explore the techniques in greater depth.

Leave the temple not only with a memorable hands-on experience, but with a deeper understanding of the discipline, respect and culture that continue to shape Japanese swordsmanship today.