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Experience cutting/iai with a real sword at a shrine in Kamakura

USD996.59(JPY154,750)
Kanagawa
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    300minutes
  • Time:
    10:30
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
  • Popular Spots:
    Shonan / Kamakura / Enoshima / Kamakura
Participants(Min.):
3 People
Participants(Max.):
8 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
fees(Aged 15 years and above) USD 996.59
Age (Min.):
15 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
9 days prior by 00:00

Activity

Located at Kamakura, an area popular among tourists for its history and lush nature, that is around a 1 hour train ride away from Tokyo

The event will take place in a zen shrine with around 650 years of history, with zazen instructions by the head priest.

Experience it whilst viewing the beautiful garden in the zen temple built in style of traditional Japanese architecture

The event is held in a privately rented out Zen temple in the precincts of Engakuji Temple

Included with a photography session by a pro cameraman

After finishing, relax in the tea room built 80 years ago, chatting with your instructors whilst drinking tea.

Schedule

  • Orientation and kimono dressing with guidance from a professional Kimono Dresser

    After hearing the orientation of the whole experience, the professional Kimono Dresser will help you change into a kimono. Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception.

  • Zazen (Japanese meditation) instruction and experience

    You will be guided by the priest on how to zazen and will take part in it as well. Zazen is traditionally a spiritual activity done by the samurai as a way of life. The iai must be done with zen in the soul when cutting and is largely different from just swinging your sword.

  • Learn the Precautions and sword drawing from the instructor.

    after zazen, learn the "kata", which is the safe way to cut from the instructor.

  • Cutting experience (Including snapshots from a professional cameraman)

    After, whilst holding the Japanese sword, you will cut the "omotetatami" (rolled tatami mat) with heart, soul, and body as one. You are sure to feel a special something after cutting and will definitely be at loss for words at the beauty of the sword and the cut you produced on the tatami mat. This also included snapshots by a pro cameraman. So once finished, all your friends and family can view you reliving the life of the samurai of the past.

  • Finish with a cup of tea and a questionnaire

    At the end of the event, drink tea with your instructor in the garden, so you can spend some time talking to them.

Included in the Fee

Dressing fee, guided zazen (seated meditation) fee, professional photography fee, tea ceremony fee

Not included in the Fee

The Company's events are mainly in English. The company has translators available as an optional service.

Meeting Place

In front of the main gate of Engakuji Temple

416 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062

Directions

Nearest Station：JR Kitakamakura Station

Directions to Nearest Station：By foot

Distance from Nearest Station：Around 1 minute

Destination by Taxi：Engakuji Temple

Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Self Identification (Passport, Drivers License, Resident card, something that includes a photo)

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 90 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 30 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 7 days before date of use
    70%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

・In regards to the cancellation policy
　Same day- Day before：100%
　3-7 days before：70%
　8-30 days before：50%
　31-90 days before：30%
　91-120 days before：15%
　121-180 days before：10%
　181 days：0%
・On the day, as you will be handling a Katana we require you to display proof of identification, this can be documents such as your passport, driver's license, resident card. On the day, people who do not have these documents may be denied participation. The even will then take place, once signing a pledge where you will agree and sign to not harm the participants, yourself, the operating team as well as the sword itself.
・This experience is held in a private temple ground, rich in history not allowing entry for regular tourists. When taking part in the activity, please handle the building and the gardens with care. This activity also uses real Japanese swords which are deemed as an artistic piece.

Organizer

Regional Branding Institute/Kigenin Enkakuji

416 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 247-0062

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