Characterized by a one-sword deathblow, the Higo old-style naginata(Long Sword), which uses weapons as long as 8 shaku (approximately 2.4m) was developed in Kumamoto before the mid-1700s. Since the end of the Meiji era when there were no male instructors, female instructors have preserved the tradition, and currently, Ms. Hirata is the 15th head of the school.
When using a heavy and long weapon that is eight shaku (about 2.4m), there are few movements and moves, the form is simple, and although there is no ""flashy"" movement, training in body handling and foot handling is required to move quickly. This is a 90-minute plan where you can experience the authentic Higo old-style naginata direc...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Uniform
Hakama (a type of divided shirt for men)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagomicho Central Community Center
After entering through the front entrance of Nagomi-Machi Central Community Center and changing into slippers, the experience venue will be on your left. Please gather near the long sofas in front of the Hall.
15 minutes by car from “Tamana” Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
Return
Learn the Higo Ko-ryu of Naginata style of fighting samurai
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Characterized by a one-sword deathblow, the Higo old-style naginata(Long Sword), which uses weapons as long as 8 shaku (approximately 2.4m) was developed in Kumamoto before the mid-1700s. Since the end of the Meiji era when there were no male instructors, female instructors have preserved the tradition, and currently, Ms. Hirata is the 15th head of the school.
When using a heavy and long weapon that is eight shaku (about 2.4m), there are few movements and moves, the form is simple, and although there is no ""flashy"" movement, training in body handling and foot handling is required to move quickly. This is a 90-minute plan where you can experience the authentic Higo old-style naginata direc...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Uniform
Hakama (a type of divided shirt for men)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagomicho Central Community Center
After entering through the front entrance of Nagomi-Machi Central Community Center and changing into slippers, the experience venue will be on your left. Please gather near the long sofas in front of the Hall.
15 minutes by car from “Tamana” Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
Return
Itinerary
[10:00] [Change of clothes] Change into clothes that are easy to move in. *No need for those who have already changed. [10:20] [Basics] Learn from the 15th head of the school about the basics such as etiquette, behavior, and sliding feet, and put them into practice. [10:50] [Dance] Appreciate the performance of Higo Koryu Naginata. [11:00] [Swordsmanship experience] Learn swordsmanship with a long sword of about 2.4m. [11:20] [Photography/change of clothes] Take a commemorative photo at the dojo.
Learn Kumamoto's original style of naginata (a type of Japanese pole weapon) from the 16th head of the Higo Koryu school. Your lesson will focus on not only how to use the naginata, but also on how...
