Experience

【Ikaruga, Nara】Kendo experience in Ikaruga. Beginners and children are welcome!

Experience the traditional Japanese martial art of kendo under the guidance of experienced instructors.
In this plan, start with learning about greetings and manners which is the most important things in kendo. And then learn basics step by step such as how to hold bamboo swords.
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Details of the experience

The spirit of kendo is "respect to others" and "courtesy".
Kendo is not just a martial art only competing to win or not. It's to know how to respect competitors and dojo and to improve your "Spirit, Techniques and Physical Strength" through fights.
*Must be accompanied by an interpreter.
◆Meeting place◆
Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru
Or nearby the dojo(It depends on how you come or the size of your car)

◆The days of the event◆
Saturdays,Sundays and bank holidays.
※Held at the weekdays too in spring and summer.
※This experience takes about 2 hours including a reception time.

◆Fee◆
5,000 yen per person(Tax included)
※The fee includes experience fee, rental charges and tax.
※A limited number of kendo gear is available. In the case of a large group of participants, they may be asked to wear it in turn.

◆Schedule◆

The instructor will explain the whole process.

First, you will learn about mental unification and etiquette with respect to courtesy.

Observe the instructor's practical skills. You will be able to observe the powerful strikes up close.

Experience the practical skills.

The tour ends with a bow.

Make memories of your trip by taking photos of yourself in kendo gear, etc.
○About Iwaki Dojo
Iwaki Dojo was founded with the respect of courtesy and the purpose of bringing people up who can contribute to society with the spirit of gratitude and service with sublime pride.
In order to spread martial arts, they interact with Italy, Russia and South Korea and provide the dojo as a place of exchanges for foreign trainees from overseas.

Experience data

Time required
About 1 and a half hours
Capacity
5 to 20 people
Fee
5000 yen (tax included)
About reservation
Reservations required, no later than 14 days in advance. ※Saturdays,Sundays,holiday only.
Parking Lot
Parking available

Experience location

IWAKI DOJO

1-4-14 Horyuji ,Ikaruga-cho,Ikoma-gun,Nara

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奈良斑鳩ツーリズムWaikaru

TEL0745-75-8055

9:00~18:00

Regular holiday / Wednesday

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