Kamakura: Naginata Experience with National Champion
ID: GYG1043092-1606337
Category:
Country: Cuba
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Learn the art of naginata from a national champion in Kamakura. Wear a traditional hakama, capture photos at scenic spots, and enjoy a matcha tea experience.
Begin your experience by meeting your instructor, Reiho Sato, a national champion in Naginata. Learn about the history and significance of this traditional Japanese martial art, which involves wielding a long polearm.
Next, change into a hakama, traditional Japanese clothing for martial arts, if you choose this option. Then, head to Yuigahama Beach, where you’ll learn how to grip and swing the wooden naginata sword from scratch.
Feel your body move as you let the weight of the sword do the work, moving without force. Find balance, steady your breathing, and ease into a meditative state. In case of rain, learn the behavior of wa (Japanese-style) with the hakama.
After your Naginata experience, visit a photogenic spot to take souvenir photos. Choose from local shrines, temples, or traditional Japanese architecture. Finally, return to Atelier & Gallery Ichirin to change clothes and enjoy a cup of matcha, traditional Japanese tea.
Highlights
- Feel the weight of the naginata and learn to move with grace and balance
- Learn the art of naginata from a national champion in a serene setting
- Wear a traditional hakama and immerse yourself in Japanese culture
- Capture memories at photogenic spots and enjoy a matcha tea experience
- Discover the art of naginata, a Japanese martial art with a rich history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wearing hakama is optional and costs an additional 5,500 yen per person
In case of rain, the activity will be conducted indoors focusing on Japanese-style behavior
INCLUDED
- Naginata experience with national champion Reiho Sato
- Optional wearing of hakama
- Souvenir photos at photogenic spots
- Matcha tea experience
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.
