Aluguer de temporada em Chuo Ward

I'm a long-time Tokyo resident, I love to share nature with my guests. This city has inspired me in many ways, it keeps on surprising me with its layers of history and abundant detail. If you like to probe beyond the surface, past what a typical first-time visitor sees, then this experience is for you. I'll take you on a walk through an area where we will have a Fun Experience ; our destination's are hidden gems, a breathtaking Japanese experience where you will find yourself interacting with locals will feel the Real Japan. You will be a local during our time together, this is an experience you will always remember.

This experience is specialized for tameshigiri(test cutting). In this lesson you will try the most basic and fundamental cut the migi kesagiri (right side downward diagonal cut). When you first arrive to the dojo you will change into a traditional training uniform called a keikogi. Guests will learn the basic history of Japanese swords and how they are manufactured. After that, you will practice how to swing a katana (sword) using a blunt practice sword. With any cut, the most critical aspect is the hasuji (angle of the blade). If you can cut skillfully, there will be no feeling of resistance from the material being cut. However, if the angle of the blade is slightly off, you will not be able to successfully cut through the material or you may cut through the material but will experience a shock to your hands. Now it is time to try test cutting. First, we will test your blade angle on a hanmaki (half of a tatami roll). Next, you will try cutting the thicker ichimaimaki (one tatami roll). Finally, you will challenge yourself with a futomaki (two tatami roll)or yokonarabi(two tatami side by side). You can choose futomaki or yokonarabi at the dojo. Cutting futomaki or yokonarabi can be extremely difficult for people with no experience but with good instruction it is possible. If the angle of your blade is correct, you will be able to cut even a futomaki or yokonarabi. Other things to note You are to handle sharp cutlery during lesson, please do not drink alcohol before coming to dojo.

"Daruma dolls" have historically long been loved by the Japanese people as good luck charms that help realize people’s wishes. In this experience, you can create your own Daruma dolls. These uniquely colorful Daruma dolls are gaining popularity among people of all ages and getting a lot of media coverage lately. It's a perfect souvenir of your visit to Tokyo! When you arrive at "Daruma world house", you will be welcomed hundreds of cute Daruma dolls. And please decide whether: A. "you put on cloth on ordinary Daruma", or B. "you draw face on Cat Daruma". If you decide A, choose a fabric and write your wishes on the body of the Daruma. There are so many beautiful fabrics to choose from that you may have a hard time picking just one. Then it's time to get creative. Paint Daruma’s face, cut the fabric into various sizes, and pasting them onto the Daruma’s body the way you want. Put as much personality into it as possible to make your very own Daruma doll! And plus, let's engage in fun" Daruma-themed games", take pictures wearing a big Daruma mask. In this experience, you can totally dive into the world of Daruma Dolls! Other things to note *Children aged under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. * If you can't find vacant slot, Please make an inquiry to me. we start at 11:30am

We will meet at Chofu station. It takes only 20 minutes from Shinjuku. But as soon as you drop off the train, you can feel totally different air from central Tokyo. We walk through old path to a popular local shrine where you are welcomed popular cartoon characters. They are called Yokai animation. Yokai is very unique existence in Japan. I will talk about it. We will get to nice local shrine which is related to that Yokai animation. Then we will see the local market, and have a nice walk to the Jindaiji temple. Jindaiji temple located in a lot of nature is second oldest temple in Tokyo. It has long history. Then, let's enter Yokai Gallery and see what the Yokai is like. There is a pottery shop, too. Just give it a try to make your own pottery by drawing your original pattern. You can choose from variety shapes. You can make the only one pottery in the world. That is a wonderful experience. Also, many Soba noodle shops are lined, they make soba with the blessing of the spring water, which means no doubt good Soba! You can try it, if you want. Then we come back to Chofu station by bus. Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. If you want, you can eat delicious Soba noodles. if you want to enjoy painting on pottery, you need enough time more than 3.5 hours total.

In this lesson, you can experience iai, kendo (gekken) and tameshigiri (test cutting performed on rolled up straw mats) at one time. These three disciplines make up what is called kenjutsu (swordmanship). In iai guests learn how to handle the katana. In gekken guests learn how to face an opponent. In batto guests learn correct cutting methods. When guests arrive at the dojo they will change into a traditional training uniform called a keikogi. First, guests will learn the basic history of Japanese swords and how they are manufactured. Guests will also actually disassemble a sword to deepen their understanding of its parts. During the iai lesson,guests will learn proper sword etiquette, and the basics of handling and swinging a sword. Next, using a bokuto guests will learn how to use the sori (curve) and shinogi (center ridge) of the sword. After that, guests will learn about offense and defense when facing an opponent using a padded gekken sparring practice sword in a mock duel. Lastly, guests will be able to try test cutting .Each guest will have the chance to try cutting two rolled up straw mats. Cutting at the correct angle will result in a cut with no resistance to the blade. Once a guest has completed the above three basic disciplines, they will receive a certificate of completion from Toyama Bizenkai. Please take this experience home as a memory of Japan.