Private Kumamoto Samurai Experience of Spirit of Miyamoto Musashi

Receive direct instruction from Master Matsunaga, the 18th-generation headmaster who upholds the Niten Ichi-ryu tradition of Japan's most formidable samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. Tailor the experience to your preferences, considering your prior martial arts experience in disciplines such as iaido and kendo, and your level of interest. Immerse yourself in the teachings and philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi and the samurai spirit while enjoying matcha and traditional Japanese sweets. Engage in interactive sessions with the instructor to deepen your learning through questions and answers.

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participation requirements：Height 150cm or more
This is an exclusive private experience for one group only.
We do not accept observers-only reservations. If you wish to accompany a participant as an observer, please make a prior reservation. The fee for observers is 3,350 yen per person (includes the observation fee, tea, sweets set, and hand towel).
When changing into martial arts attire, please remove thick jackets and similar outerwear. However, you can keep wearing T-shirts or sweatshirts, as we will arrange the dressing process accordingly.
We kindly request that you wear clothing that is easy to be dressed in. You can keep your pants on, but please refrain from wearing skirts or dresses, as they may restrict movement.
In this tour, we will use imitation swords, but we kindly ask that you follow the instructor's safety guidelines and participate with care.
While we provide tea and sweets during the experience, if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance and consume the provided items accordingly.
This plan will be conducted in Japanese. If you need an English-speaking guide, please select from the options. (English-speaking guides cannot be arranged on the day of the experience.)
If the tour is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, we will notify you by phone by 4:00 p.m. the day before the tour.