Treasuring Honor the deep of Samurai way of life Bushido Hands-on Full class to learn Bushido & Zen near OsakaCastle

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ID: GYG1000418-1549135
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Country: Japan

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

180 minutes / Full Zen and Bushido Learning Experience Set Plan ➤Samurai Calligraphy Experience ➤Tea Ceremony ➤Samurai Sword Trial Cutting ➤Wearing Armor photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle
180 minutes / Full Zen and Bushido Learning Experience Set Plan
Both calligraphy and tea ceremony are closely related to Zen.
Bushido is an awareness of the mindset (swordsmanship) and way of life (fighting in armor) of the samurai in a samurai society.

Activity 0
➤earing a kimono, a symbol of Japan,you will experience traditional culture
Zen" is alive and well in our traditional culture of calligraphy and tea ceremony, and is imbued with the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture. By learning these arts, one can acquire the spirit of courtesy, manners, beautiful gestures, and hospitality. Before experiencing this, you will be asked to change into kimono. Men should put on Hakama and Tabi and become a Samurai.Women will wear a gorgeous kimono and become a Yamato Nadeshiko. Kimonos for children over 6 years old are also available.
(The time required is 15 minutes.)

Activity 1, Learning and practicing calligraphy
(The time required is 30 minutes.)
Participants practice how to hold a brush and how to use tools. Then, students practice how to hold the brush and use the tools.

Activity 2, Samurai Calligraphy
(The time required is 15 minutes.)
When a samurai foresees his death, he looks back on his life so far and writes his last words on earth with a brush. The participants will write the kanji they have just chosen, paying attention to the technique.

Activity 3, Samurai Tea Ceremony
(The time required is 30 minutes.)
The master of the tea ceremony prepares and serves powdered green tea to the guests. You will learn various things such as etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, hospitality, and traditional Japanese culture.

Activity 4, Samurai Sword Trial Cutting
(The time required is 30 minutes.)
You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. At that time, you will be allowed to wear a serious sword. Participants will try their hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.

Activity 5, Wearing Armor to Battle!
(The time required is 60 minutes.)
It is April 1615, and the “Osaka Summer Battle” has begun. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, wear armor and go into battle. Pretend to be the best soldier in Japan and take pictures on the grounds of Osaka Castle.

Highlights

  • A photo was taken with Osaka Castle in the background, wearing armor.
  • Express your whole body dynamically and put your soul into one character.
  • Try your hand at slashing. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.
  • Samurai risk their lives to entertain,are entertained at the risk of their lives

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cancellation fee will be charged from
➤1 day prior to the event date.
Cancellation
➤Cancellations and changes must be notified by e-mail at least 24 hours in advance.
Cancellation
➤The event will be held even in rain or typhoon.

By train
1.1-minute walk from Osaka Business Park Station (Exit 1) on the Osaka Municipal Subway
2.Approx. 2 minutes walk from "Osaka Castle Park" Station on JR Osaka Municipal Subway L
3. Approx. 10 minutes walk from West Exit of Kyobashi Station on JR
INCLUDED
  • Samurai Clothing
  • Wear Samurai Armor *indoors
  • English speaking staff
  • Certified professional instructor
  • Tax
  • Tips
  • Photo Shooting - Send data to designated e-mail address
  • Practice calligraphy
  • Samurai Calligraphy
  • Tea Ceremony
  • Samurai Sword Trial Cutting
  • Wearing Armor
NOT INCLUDED
  • Pick up and drop off at train station or hotel
  • Transportation
  • Movie Shooting *Paid option
  • Other personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.