SHOGUN Experience

Tour content (approx. 2 hours)

- Meet on-site at the dojo and register

- Change into dojos and get ready (loan included).

- Experience swordsmanship (basic stance, kata and gestures with a replica sword).

- Explanation and experience of bushido and etiquette.

- Photography by a professional photographer during the experience (photo data to be provided at a later date).

- Awarding of the ‘Shogun Certificate’.

- If you wish, you can purchase a real Japanese sword at the sword sales booth.

- Commemorative photo (free photography is also permitted)

Our Services

  • Experience the heart and skills of a real samurai

    Take a real sword in your hand and experience the skills and spirit of the samurai.

    At the Yushinkan iaido dojo in Kyobashi, Osaka, you can experience the Yushinkan school, which combines ancient martial arts with unique techniques.

    Through practical training in iai, swordsmanship and test cutting, you can experience ‘real Japan’ in a way that sightseeing cannot.

    Beginners are welcome. Come and join us for an extraordinary experience that will sharpen your spirit.

  • Become a ‘Samurai’ in body and soul by dressing authentically

    The experience begins with a change of clothes into authentic dojo clothes and armour for practice.

    The instructor will carefully assist you in dressing, so even beginners can feel at ease.

    As you put on the robe, feeling the weight of each gesture, your back naturally straightens and your mind tightens.

    The reflection in the mirror is a true modern-day ‘samurai’.

  • Skill of a Samurai — Live Sword Demonstration

    During the experience, you’ll witness a real Japanese sword cutting demonstration, known as Wara-giri, performed by a high-ranking master.
    With calm precision, the master takes a stance, slowly draws the katana, aligns his breath and posture…
    Then—without force, in one smooth motion—the sword slices clean through the straw target in an instant.

    This is not something you can feel through photos or videos.
    Experience the awe of an authentic samurai technique, live and up close.

■ Features.

- Simple plan with no transport and local meeting point

- Armour battles that can only be experienced on this tour

- Participation possible from 1 person / maximum of 40 people

- Authentic swordsmanship instruction by Soukunin, Mr. Seto or Mr. Yoko

- All you need to bring is your own clothes, sword and certificate

- Photography by professional photographer included

- Sword purchase experience available (recommended for those interested in Japanese swords).

- English available (please let us know at the time of booking).

■Price (incl. tax)

- One person: 30,000 yen

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more (please enquire).

Access

- Meeting place: Yushindo Dojo (in Osaka City, details to be provided after booking).

- Within walking distance from the nearest station.

- No parking (coin-operated parking available nearby).

■Cancellation policy

- Cancellation up to 3 days before: full refund

- Cancellation up to the day before: 50% refund

- Cancellation on the day or no-show: no refund

- Cancellation due to weather or management reasons: full refund or rescheduling