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Japanese Traditional Cultural Experiences

Japanese Traditional Cultural Experiences

We offer private programs for experiencing various aspects of Japanese traditional culture.

  • Tea ceremony
  • Kimono dressing
  • Japanese calligraphy
  • Ikebana (Traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement)
  • Japanese dance and Traditional instrument performance
  • Kabuki
  • Ninja and Samurai experience
  • Zen meditation experience at a temple
  • Japanese sword making and test cutting
  • Cooking traditional Japanese cuisine (Sushi, etc.)
  • Sumo wrestling observation and morning practice at Sumo stables
  • Karate and Judo experience

Sample itinerary 1: Duration: 8 hours

We will arrange courses tailored to your preferences.

Kimono dressing and Tea ceremony experience (Private)

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

You can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in your favorite kimono. After the tea ceremony, you can go sightseeing in your kimono, and we can arrange for photo sessions in beautiful Japanese landscapes or traditional locations. We also offer on-site kimono dressing services in your hotel room.

Lunch at Ninja restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Enjoy your lunch in a space where you can experience various mechanisms and tricks used by legendary ninjas, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of ninjas.

Ninja training (Private)

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Dress in authentic ninja attire and experience actual ninja techniques, such as throwing shuriken and using a blowgun. After the training, you will have the opportunity to watch a thrilling performance by the ninjas up close.

Samurai sword fighting show (Private)

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Enjoy a thrilling sword fighting show performed by samurai in a private traditional Japanese house. You can watch the samurai techniques up close and also experience some basic movements yourself.

Sample itinerary 2: Duration: 4 hours

Observe morning sumo practice

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

You can watch the rigorous training of real sumo wrestlers at a sumo stable. After the observation, you will have the opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers. Guided by a sumo expert, you will enjoy a valuable experience that allows you to immerse yourself in traditional sumo culture and feel the efforts and spirit of the wrestlers.

Japanese sword test cutting experience (Over Ages 15 )

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Experience test cutting with an authentic Japanese sword. A qualified instructor will carefully teach you how to handle the sword and the basic techniques, ensuring that beginners can participate with confidence. This recommended course allows you to change into samurai attire and feel the spirit of Japanese martial arts through the experience of cutting with a real sword.