1. Lecture: Iaido master will teach you how to both use and cut with a Japanese sword.
2. Practice: Cut rolls of bamboo matting by using a real Japanese sword.
3. Shopping: The shop has many Japanese swords and Japanese armor for sale*.
*You could buy things and have them sent to your country.
Tameshigiri is using a real Japanese sword (called Katana) for test cutting on rolls of bamboo matting. This practice was popularized in the Edo period (17th century) for testing the quality of Japanese swords. And by trying Tameshigiri you can learn how to use a real Japanese sword from a Japanese Iaido Master in Naha, Okinawa.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Tameshigiri (Japanese Swordsmanship) cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Tameshigiri (Japanese Swordsmanship) is hosted by Ageshio Japan Co.,Ltd. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
Tameshigiri (Japanese Swordsmanship) will start at 11:30 AM.
Tameshigiri (Japanese Swordsmanship) price starts from $64.49.
Our company “Ageshio Japan” is the industry’s first travel company specializing in Okinawan Karate. Our main business activities include organizing Okinawa Karate workshops and introduction to Okinawan Karate DOJOs, home stay support and so on. To realize our dream, we will distribute profits to Okinawan Karate dojos as best as we can.
