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Step into a Kanazawa dojo for a two-hour Kendo session led by an experienced instructor. Learn strikes, etiquette and the history behind samurai swordsmanship while trying controlled sparring drills.
Step into a Kanazawa dojo for a two-hour Kendo session led by an experienced instructor. Learn strikes, etiquette and the history behind samurai swordsmanship while trying controlled sparring drills.
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Operated by SAMURAI TRIP · Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
A bamboo sword thumps the floor; the room narrows to breath and stance. In a compact dojo in central Kanazawa, beginners strap on bogu and learn the economy of a strike, the discipline of etiquette and the sound of a practiced kiai. The instructor—an Asahi University Kendo Club graduate with decades of experience—moves through demonstrations, corrections and controlled hitting drills that feel like a fast, physical history lesson.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate cardio and leg strength helpful; participants should be able to lunge, stand and move dynamically for short bursts.
No—this program is designed for beginners and instructors progress students through basic strikes, posture and etiquette.
Minimum age is 9 years; participants younger than that may not be permitted due to safety and physical demands.
Not recommended for people with serious cardiovascular issues or pregnancy—inform staff of any conditions before booking.
Participants receive a complimentary Japanese hand towel; photo policies vary so ask the instructor about taking pictures during class.
Kendo developed from samurai kenjutsu schools and was formalized in the 19th–20th centuries into a modern sport focused on discipline and controlled contact; Kanazawa retains visible samurai-era neighborhoods that contextualize the practice.
Local dojos tend to be low-impact operations, but visitors should respect indoor spaces, dispose of waste responsibly and follow guidelines to preserve historic neighborhoods.
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