Activity Information
A one minute walk from Yotsubashi Station! A hideout-like dojo.
Leave Yotsubashi Station from exit 3 and turn left. You should then see a samurai flag to your right. Opposite that is Imai building, where Japan Tatedo Association's main dojo is located.
Alternatively, you can also get there in 7 minutes from Shinsaibashi Station exit 7 or 8. The dojo is like a secret hideout, hidden on the third floor of an office building in the middle of the city.
Alternatively, you can also get there in 7 minutes from Shinsaibashi Station exit 7 or 8. The dojo is like a secret hideout, hidden on the third floor of an office building in the middle of the city.
Transform into a Samurai or Ninja!
With a change of clothes, you'll transform into a samurai or ninja. The staff will help you put them on.
With over 800 possible combinations, choose your favorite hakata, kimono, and haori.
With over 800 possible combinations, choose your favorite hakata, kimono, and haori.
Let's learn proper sword form!
When samurai and ninja fight, they handle their swords using something called "kata." First, you will practice this kata.
You will practice sword techniques including the fundamental "seigan," the chest! "hassou," the slice a monk's robe "kesagiri," the one to use with concealed weapons "wakigamae," the most difficult among these "nukidou," the can you split an apple? "makkougiri," and basic sword forms like "battou" and "noutou."
You will practice sword techniques including the fundamental "seigan," the chest! "hassou," the slice a monk's robe "kesagiri," the one to use with concealed weapons "wakigamae," the most difficult among these "nukidou," the can you split an apple? "makkougiri," and basic sword forms like "battou" and "noutou."
Now, for real!
Split into two groups and practice swordfighting together. Afterwards, it's time for the real performance!
With the lights and sounds, will you feel like an action star?
With the lights and sounds, will you feel like an action star?
As an option, practice throwing shuriken*
For those who are interested, you can throw shuriken* (plastic).
*ninja stars
*ninja stars