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Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
(18) Reviews
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Unlike typical sword shops, this shopping experience offers direct access to a dojo where real Kenjutsu is practiced and taught.
You’ll be guided by a martial arts expert and assisted by Let's ask Shogo, a popular YouTuber with over 1.8 million followers and 10+ years of Iai (katana budo) experience.
The katana you’ll see are hand-selected by a master—some crafted over 600 years ago.
Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or simply fascinated by samurai culture, this is a rare chance to discover a katana with true soul and history.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only ...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Independent Guide
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
スーパーグランドビル
The entrance to the venue is located down the spiral staircase next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku Street.” At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a blue gate, and at your feet, there’s a mat that says “Samurai Training.”
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Step into the hidden world of real Japanese katana shopping—guided by true experts.
You’ll visit a private Kyoto dojo led by a master who trains over 20 students in Kenjutsu, and who handpicks genuine blades, which are hundreds of years old.
With Shogo from the YouTube channel Let’s Ask Shogo (1.8M+ subscribers) by your side as your translator and sword shopping guide, you won’t miss a single detail. Shogo has helped over 50 people purchase their lifelong treasure.
No tourist traps, no language barriers—just a once-in-a-lifetime chance to find the katana destined for you.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please d...
Katana Shopping with Professional Guidance in Kyoto
(18) Reviews
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Unlike typical sword shops, this shopping experience offers direct access to a dojo where real Kenjutsu is practiced and taught.
You’ll be guided by a martial arts expert and assisted by Let's ask Shogo, a popular YouTuber with over 1.8 million followers and 10+ years of Iai (katana budo) experience.
The katana you’ll see are hand-selected by a master—some crafted over 600 years ago.
Whether you’re a collector, martial artist, or simply fascinated by samurai culture, this is a rare chance to discover a katana with true soul and history.
*This experience is strictly intended for those who are seriously considering purchasing a Japanese katana. Please do not book a session if your only ...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Independent Guide
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
スーパーグランドビル
The entrance to the venue is located down the spiral staircase next to “Red Rock Kyoto Rokkaku Street.” At the top of the stairs, you’ll see a blue gate, and at your feet, there’s a mat that says “Samurai Training.”
