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Osaka: Private Samurai Experience - Train with Sword Master

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 1,538 and current price is RM 922 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

Ryuan-ji Temple, nestled in the serene landscapes of Minoh, Osaka, is a hidden gem known for its deep spiritual heritage and historical significance. This sacred site provides a unique setting for an immersive swordsmanship experience, connecting participants with the rich traditions of the samurai.

The temple grounds, typically closed to the public, open exclusively for this program, allowing participants to train in an atmosphere steeped in history and tranquility. Under the guidance of our skilled swordsmen, you'll explore the art of swordsmanship that warriors once practiced to strengthen their bodies and minds.

As you engage in this transformative experience, you'll witness a special sword performance, a rare display of skill and discipline. The training area, a restricted space within the temple, offers a unique environment where the legacy of the samurai comes to life.

The temple where the experience takes place is subject to change.

Activity location
  • Ryuan-ji
    • 23 2
    • 562-0002, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Mino-o Station
    • 1
    • 562-0001, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka: Private Samurai Experience - Train with Sword Master
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 1,537.08
RM 922.25 x 1 AdultRM 922.25
Total
The previous price was RM 1,537.08 and current price is RM 922.25
40% off
Until Wed, 21 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sword experience fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide (English, and Japanese)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tatsuya Watanabe discovered the allure of the sword in his early teens, beginning his journey with kendo, one of Japan’s most widely practiced martial arts. Guided by a strong desire to learn the authentic swordsmanship once mastered by the samurai, he later entered Yagyū Shinkage-ryu, one of Japan’s most renowned classical schools of kenjutsu, during his university years. Since then, he has devoted himself to a profound study of its traditional techniques and spiritual teachings. Seeking further mastery, he continued his training across different lineages. During his time in Suishin-ryu, his dedication and depth of spirit were highly recognized, and he was appointed soke—headmaster of the school—in his twenties, an exceptionally young age for inheriting such a position. As the legitimate successor of Suishin-ryu, he carries the responsibility of preserving not only the school’s techniques but also the samurai spirit, philosophy, and aesthetic values at its core. He has continued to present these traditions in forms that resonate within modern society. Today, he remains committed to daily training while working to promote, preserve, and deepen global understanding of Japanese sword culture. Through performances and hands-on programs abroad, he brings the richness of the sword tradition directly to people around the world and explores ways to pass this heritage to future generations in ways meaningful to the present day. He also engages as a producer and storyteller for cultural programs related to swords and traditional weaponry, sharing the enduring value of Japan’s classical sword traditions as a living heritage that transcends time.

Activity itinerary

They can learn the etiquette and techniques of holding a sword from a first-rate kendo practitioner. A guide will be provided for the entire experience from the meeting point to the location of the kenjutsu experience, so you can have an intense kenjutsu experience without getting lost in the language or etiquette. The location of the swordsmanship experience is a historic temple, including a place that is usually closed to the public, where you can experience the secrets of Japanese Buddhism and swordsmanship.

Location

Activity location
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    Ryuan-ji
    • 23 2
    • 562-0002, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mino-o Station
    • 1
    • 562-0001, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

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