Japan · SAMURAI AND NINJA EXPERIENCES IN OSAKA
Good samurai and ninja experiences in Osaka fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Train in authentic kendo armor at an Osaka dojo, learn samurai traditions, spar safely, and take home free photos and videos.
“It was a fenomenal experience I had a lot of fun and everyone was really kind helpful and knowledgeable not just of the sport but the history, will definitely come again if I get the chance”
Osaka Night Fusion blends taiko, kabuki, samurai dance, shamisen, and modern music in a lively 50-minute interactive show.
“Amazing show! Deserve a lot more views! Super highly recommended, had. A lot of fun!!”
Train in full Kendo armour at an Osaka dojo, learn Samurai traditions from Toshi, spar with a Shinai, and take memorable photos.
“The activity was great fun especially for someone w/ interest in the martial arts, having said that it seems to me my wife may have had even more fun, perhaps because she likes to hit me with a stick!? We learned about the art, the equipment, the strikes, that rules of the sport, and were allowed us to spar. Additionally they took many pictures of us in kendo gear both posed and action. Most importantly, the master and his assistant were friendly, helpful, kind and patient, allowing us to engage to our own capacity. We found them fun and easy to laugh. Our class ended up just us and we…”
Osaka’s 45-minute samurai, Kabuki, taiko, and dance show mixes Japanese tradition with modern, high-energy theater for $19.82.
“It not have anything concerning Japanese cultures, it is American styled cabaret's show, very noisy, not recommended.”
Train with sword master Tatsuya Watanabe at a private Osaka temple, learn samurai techniques, and see a rare sword performance.
“Benoit was very helpful and Watanabe san's demonstration truly inspiring. Highly recommended!!”
Dress as a samurai near Osaka Castle, practice calligraphy and tea, cut with a katana, and pose in armor during this private 3-hour experience.
“The staff were all pleasant and didn’t rush to answer various questions that I had. They were patient with me during each part learning the techniques of caligraphy and technique for using a katana. Would highly recommend to other. 10 out of 10 service.”
Wear samurai armor, learn Bushido manners, practice sword forms, cut with a real blade, and receive photos near Osaka Castle.
“This has to be one of the best experiences to do whilst in Japan. We had a great time and would love to do this again. Instruction was excellent and all made very enjoyable by the hosts.”
Train as a ninja in Osaka’s Dotonbori, throwing shuriken, using a blowgun and katana, with costumes, photos and English-speaking instructors.
“We have learned a lot about ninja weapons (shuriken, blow gun), ninja secret room, climbing rope, and even comparing the difference between the samurai and the ninja sword.”
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