和装レンタル＆着付け　着物で大阪観光！アクセス便利な心斎橋OPA店＜心斎橋駅すぐ＞

Get dressed in Minami, then off to Osaka Castle! ミナミで着付けて、GoTo大阪城！

Reviewed by: 901

On a pleasant autumn day, I went out feeling great in traditional Japanese clothing. I took the train to Osaka Castle, strolled around the nearby parks, enjoyed a leisurely lunch, and took a taxi back, spending the whole day having fun. There was a wide variety of kimono and hair accessories to choose from, and I enjoyed selecting them while the experienced staff efficiently helped me get ready, which lifted my spirits as I saw the final look. They dressed me so well that I didn't feel uncomfortable or fatigued, and I didn't experience any discomfort while eating.

秋晴れの心地よい日に、和装で気分よくお出掛けしてきました。電車で大阪城へ行き、周辺の公園を散策して、ゆったりとランチして、帰りはタクシーを使い、一日遊びまわりました。和服や髪飾りも豊富に揃えてあったので、楽しみながら選び、好みの格好にベテランのスタッフさんが手際よく整えてくださり、仕上がりと同時に気分も上がりました。上手に着付けてくださるので、着崩れず、苦しくなく、疲れ過ぎず、食事をする時も苦しさを感じることもありませんでした。

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和装レンタル＆着付け　着物で大阪観光！アクセス便利な心斎橋OPA店＜心斎橋駅すぐ＞

It was very good. とてもよかったです

Reviewed by: ｙooo

The store was crowded since it was the beginning of the year, but the service was good and I was satisfied. The location is also very nice. I would like to use it again.

お店は年始でしたので混んでましたが
対応もよく満足です。
場所もすごくいいです。
また利用したいです。

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Fashionable Kimono Rental and Dress-up in Shinsaibashi

Enjoyable walking tour in Shinsaibashi

Reviewed by: JoP

It was such a great experience to wear the Kimono and walk around the city despite the cold weather at 2degrees.

dressing up at Karei-kan was also fun, the ladies move so fast and they were friendly and accommodating.

we had fun also walking around the city and the shopping district... we'd like to go back in the future and do this cultural activity again in the spring since the trees and flowers would be colorful around that time and that wld be so nice for taking photos...

thanks Veltra and Karei-kan :)

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Family-Friendly Ninja Training Experience in Osaka

Great experience!!!

Reviewed by: Jo Porcil

The experience was truly great, it was educational, informative, enjoyable and we had so much fun the whole time.

the only downside is that our group also availed of the optional 1hour Osaka tour after the ninja experience (for an additional cost!), but the teacher seemed not aware of it (but its indicated in the voucher and we paid for it).

in other words, were not able to have the 1hr Osaka tour... the teacher said we can tour wearing the ninja costume but its NOT the option mentioned in the activity description and we already changed into our regular clothes.

Veltra must make things clear next time in the description as if we paid for the 1hr option for tour, we should get it or there has to be other tour guides if the teacher cant do it since he had other clients on-schedule that day.

Can we have a refund of the payment for 3 pax? How do we do it? please reply Veltra, thanks so much. Hope you can give attention to this concern of ours.

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Traditional Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Class in Osaka

Personalised class in doing calligraphy

Reviewed by: KathyR

Our hostess was charming and friendly. She was able to demonstrate and explain the art of calligraphy very clearly and we had a great time practicing our words and names and then producing a copy to take home and frame. My son and I were the only ones in the class so had her undivided attention. She was very complimentary about all our efforts.
As a bonus we asked for the recommendation for any nearby sushi restaurants, and she sent us to a sensational place.

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Samurai Sword Art with Kimono Dressing and Performance in Osaka

Filled some time in an afternoon

Reviewed by: Moosebear

Was good and enjoyable at the time but was quite an expensive outlay for what was essentially dressing up and dancing about with plastic swords.

Could be better if real swords were involved.

Not unhappy we did it.

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Yukata Dressing Lesson for Men and Women in Osaka (with Yukata to Take Home)

Incredibly Friendly and Fun Host!

Reviewed by: Puteri

It was my husband and I’s first time in Japan. It was a memorable experience and we learned a lot about the Yukata and it’s role in the japanese culture. The designs were beautiful as well. Fits us right (we are quite tall).

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Samurai Experience

Reviewed by: Family of 5

This was a very fun family experience! The hosts are charming and informative.

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Osaka Tea Ceremony Experience with Kimono Dress-up

Exceeded Expectations

Reviewed by: Henry

My wife was the reason we booked this event, she wanted to experience wearing a Kimono and the tea making ceremony. I was happy to go along but was fairly neutral about the event. We were part of a group of four in the end with two ladies joining us so I was the only man.
Dressing in the Kimono was fun the ladies had brightly coloured ones with designs or flowers mine was unadorned but with all the undergarments and sash. The ladies were tied in intricate bows at the back and looked great.
The tea making ceremony was explained step by step in excellent English by our guide and we all made and drank the unique Matcha tea
My wife loved it all and we have many photos to recall the event. I also had a great time and It completely surpassed my expectations.

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和装レンタル＆着付け　着物で大阪観光！アクセス便利な心斎橋OPA店＜心斎橋駅すぐ＞

Special time 特別な時間

Reviewed by: amanda

When my friend from abroad came to visit, we experienced wearing kimonos together. There were so many types of kimonos, and they were all so cute that I had a hard time choosing. The location was great, and the staff were kind, so I was very satisfied. I highly recommend it.

外国から友達が遊びに来た時に一緒に着物体験をしました。
とにかく着物の種類が多く、どれも可愛くて迷ったほどでした。
立地も良く、店員さんも優しく、大満足でした。おすすめです。

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サムライ体験 甲冑着用 舞台・映画で使う竹光を使用した本格教室！プロ役者の講師付き＜侍かふぇ／北区＞

It was a good experience. 良い体験でした

Reviewed by: ヴィック

The samurai experience was amazing. I was glad to be able to choose from various types of armor. I also received kind guidance. Thank you very much.

侍体験は最高でした
色んなジャンルの鎧を選べて良かったです
親切にご指導も頂きました
ありがとうございました

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Samurai Sword Fighting

Reviewed by: prote

We had a really good time. Better than expected. Sensei and staffs were very friendly. I would recommend this class to anyone looking for a good family activity and basic knowledge on samurai postures. Not to mention all those fun photos for Facebook updates.

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Samurai (Theatrical Sword Fighting) Class with a Professional Actor in Osaka

Great experience to have the basics of samurai!

Reviewed by: Aya Taleb

Great experience to have the basics of samurai!
I like the staff working there, they were too helpful and kind.

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サムライ&殺陣体験 侍の衣装を身に纏い殺陣に挑戦 子どもから大人まで大興奮！＜食事有 or 無／午前 or 午後／大阪市＞

A valuable experience called "Tachiwaza" (sword fighting)! 殺陣道という貴重な体験！！

Reviewed by: AMR25Liveも参加

You can choose from several types of outfits, including samurai, swordsmen, ninjas, and princesses, by looking at photos, and they will skillfully dress you. You only need to take off your outer jacket; you can keep your skirt or pants on, and if you're wearing a T-shirt or cut-and-sew top, they can dress you over that, so there's no need to be too concerned. However, if you're wearing a turtleneck or a top with a stiff collar, it might not match well with the traditional attire.

Even though the sword is a replica, it feels substantial and adds to the experience. You will learn basic sword fighting techniques and have a photo shoot. After that, you'll memorize lines and perform a mini period drama in sequence. They will create a movie with sound effects like "Shakiiin" and "Zaa," and send it to you via email. It was fun to use samurai phrases like "Draw your sword!" and "Stop it!" along with some improvised lines, making it a great experience. However, I honestly felt that 5,400 yen for one hour was a bit pricey. Since it was just my husband and me, it came to 10,800 yen for 60 minutes. I wish there were some discounts for weekday participants, repeat visitors, couples, or families. You can take home the tabi-style socks.

殿様、侍、剣士、忍者、姫
女剣士など数種類の中から写真を見て
チョイスし 手際良く着付けてくれます。
上着を脱ぐくらいで、スカートやズボン
は脱がず Tシャツやカットソーなら
その上から着付けてくれるので
それ程身構える必要はありません。 ただ
タートルネックやしっかりした襟付きのトップスだと和装と合わないかも？！
模造刀なのに重厚で身が引き締まり、基本の殺陣を教わり、写真撮影。
その後は、セリフを覚えてミニ時代劇を順に
演じます。シャキーン、ザッ、という
効果音を入れたムービーにしてくれて
メール送信して貰えます。「刀を抜け！」「止めておけ」という侍言葉プラス、アドリブの台詞もOKで楽しかったし、
良い経験になりましたが 1時間5400円は正直、割高に感じました。主人と2人だったので
60分で10800円。平日参加や リピーター、カップル、ファミリーは少しは割引きがあったらなぁと
思います。足袋型靴下は持ち帰れます。

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Cosplay Experience and Photo Shoot in Osaka

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Savio

I would like to thanks the photograph for the great picture he has taken. This is really a nice experience we both enjoyed. I recommend to buy the calendar, which is really nice and a good souvenir from Japan. You don't have to worry about its delevery, it was quick and efficient, to our hotel in Osaka.

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Osaka Tea Ceremony Experience with Kimono Dress-up

Kimono dressing and tea ceremony

Reviewed by: Jacqueline

Totally enjoyed the entire experience! Love the unique sakura mochi. The sweetness of the dessert complement well with the bitter taste of the matcha!

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和装レンタル＆着付け　着物で大阪観光！アクセス便利な心斎橋OPA店＜心斎橋駅すぐ＞

I am very satisfied! (*^^*) 大満足です(*^^*)

Reviewed by: chi2akisato

I made a reservation to go for the first shrine visit of the year.

I had booked the standard plan, but I was able to see and choose from all the kimonos of different ranks, so it was possible to upgrade my plan after arriving at the store.

Everything, including the tabi socks, bag, and obi, was included in the set, so I could go hands-free. Also, when I was unsure about how to match the obi, the staff were all friendly and helpful, providing me with thoughtful advice.

The way they tied the obi was not uniform; they seemed to consider each individual's preferences, and I ended up with a cute obi styled like a three-tiered ribbon that showcased the reversible pattern and colors. I didn’t have to worry about it coming undone even after walking through crowds all day!

Finally, when I requested a photo shoot, they cheerfully guided me on posing and took multiple shots without any complaints, for which I was very grateful!

The location is great, making it very convenient, and the staff's service was truly wonderful. I would definitely like to use their services again if the opportunity arises! (*^^*)

初詣に行くために予約させて頂きました。

スタンダードプランというものでの予約となっていましたが、ランクが異なるプランのお着物も全て見てチョイスできるので、来店してからのプランアップも可能です。

足袋やかばん、帯などもすべてセットなので手ぶらでOKです☆また、帯をどう合わせればいいか迷った時等もお店の方が親切で気さくな方ばっかりなので親身になってアドバイスして下さいます。

帯の結び方も一律ではなく、個々に考えて結んでくださったようで、私はリバーシブルの柄と色を活かした3段リボンのような可愛い帯にして下さいました。1日人混みを歩いても着崩れ知らずでした！

最後に写真撮影をお願いしましたが
ポージングなども和気あいあいとしながら教えて下さり、何パターンも嫌な顔一つせず撮影して頂き感謝でした…！

立地もいいので大変便利なことと、働いているスタッフの方たちの対応がとても素晴らしかったです。また機会がありましたらぜひお願いしたいです(*^^*)

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Yukata Dressing Lesson for Men and Women in Osaka (with Yukata to Take Home)

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Eric Smith

We had a little difficulty finding the location (our fault) But she was so kind and waited outside for us. Her English is amazing and she was very thoughtful and friendly! The selection of yukata are very beautiful and she teaches you how to put on and wear them. I'm so glad we decided to book this activity, it was alot of fun to talk to the owner and the studio is very beautiful! I cannot say enough good things!!! We made a great memory for our first trip to Japan! ^^

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One-Hour Japanese Traditional Taiko Drumming Experience in Osaka

So much fun! Great family activity and workout.

Reviewed by: Arielle

The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about Taiko. My mother, sister and I did a class and had a blast. We were all sore a few days later (arms) which was good... it was a very meaningful and beautiful experience. I would highly recommend it!

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Samurai Sword Art with Kimono Dressing and Performance in Osaka

Great time learning some basic Samurai moves

Reviewed by: Nordic King

Me and a friend decided to experience this and had a great time with the nice people working there. Learnt some basic samurai moves and then did a choreographed scene with the sensei, all recorded on film and uploaded on youtube (but with private settings!). Really a fun time that I can recommend!

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Samurai Sword Art with Kimono Dressing and Performance in Osaka

Master 8's birthday gift

Reviewed by: FamilyGoneWalkabout

This was a huge success as a birthday present for our new 8 yo. The class was fun and exciting and he was devestated whether hour flew by.

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Yukata Dressing Lesson for Men and Women in Osaka (with Yukata to Take Home)

Clear explanation and very friendly host

Reviewed by: Liesbeth

Even though we got a plan to her home, we couldn't find her place on time. When she noticed we weren't there yet, she contacted us by phone (because she was worried). She was a very friendly host and very concerned about our wellbeing. We took a taxi to her place and then we could start the workshop.
First we had to chose our yukata. We could chose between 4 different ones with matching belts and getas. Afterwards, she explained how we had to put on the yukata and how we could sit in the train and on the floor (with our yukata on). Although it seems easy, it is harder than it looks. But she explained it thorougly.
At the end of the workshop, she walked with us to the direction of Umeda sky building. I would recommend this workshop.

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One-Hour Japanese Traditional Taiko Drumming Experience in Osaka

My husband loved it and it was fun to just watch also

Reviewed by: Raquel

My husband is a hobby drummer, so of course he wanted to try out the traditional Japanese drumming. He definitely wasn't disappointed. The studio is very nice, with a dressing room to change into workout clothes (because it is a workout!). The staff was very friendly and the teacher spoke very good English. The class was a lot of fun for my husband, he wanted to take home a drum lol, and it was fun for me to watch and film him. The sound of the drums is so beautiful and unlike any other instrument, even western style drums. The way that they are played is truly an art form and very interesting to watch. The teacher showed them the basics of how to play and ran through some basic drumming drills. She showed them the four different places to hit the drum that they would be using for a short musical piece that they then learned to play. After they had learned the short piece, they learned a bit of embellishment. The class was capped off by the drummers putting on traditional drumming kimonos and playing the piece that they learned. I was able to film it and got great video of my husband playing like a traditional Japanese drummer!
After the class was over, the staff treated us to a performance that was truly delightful to watch. Overall, this was a great experience, and if we ever do it again I will certainly join in with my husband.

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Samurai Sword Art with Kimono Dressing and Performance in Osaka

Super fun experience! A Must do!!!

Reviewed by: Raquel

This was a lot of fun. This is an activity that can be enjoyed by literally any age. Fun for the entire family. I would recommend this to any one considering it and any one traveling to Japan. Very well done and a ton of fun.
My husband and I arrived a little bit early, but the crew took us in and immediately got us dressed in kimono and samurai outfit. We got to choose whether we wanted to be a samurai, a princess, or a ninja. I chose princess and my husband chose samurai. After dressing, and after the other small groups of people arrived and dressed, we were given a short lessen on the different samurai sword stances and how to swing the sword, take the sword out of the scabbard and put it back in, how to 'fling the blood off the blade' (lol I thought that one was fun). After learning the few stances and swings we were taught a quick little choreography of fighting. We paired off and practiced a couple of times before being individually filmed.
The whole experience was a lot of fun and the staff were super friendly and accommodating. They spoke very good english, some of them better than others, but they all spoke enough to fully understand us and communicate with us what to do. At the end of all the filming, they let us have a throwing star competition which was a lot of fun and interesting to see how difficult it actually is to throw one properly! One of the staff there was even the Japanese throwing star champion! I was pretty amazed by that.
We took tons of pictures, and they took most of them for us so we got both my husband and I in the shot. The video was sent to us only a couple hours after we left and is so much fun to watch and show friends.

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サムライ&殺陣体験 侍の衣装を身に纏い殺陣に挑戦 子どもから大人まで大興奮！＜食事有 or 無／午前 or 午後／大阪市＞

I recommend it to Japanese people as well. 日本人にもオススメです

Reviewed by: ラビット

Wearing a samurai costume and sheathing a sword at my waist really gets my spirits up. The replica sword, which looks just like a real one, is heavier than I imagined, and even when I swing it hard, it doesn't make the sound like the teacher's does. I was told it's because the blade is tilted, and cutting straight is quite a challenge. Additionally, putting the sword back in its scabbard is even more difficult. The teacher remarked, "It looks like a few of your fingers are missing (laughs)." In the latter part, we practiced with a lighter sword for the choreography. If you fully embrace being a samurai and act like a hero without feeling shy, you'll create a video that will be a lifelong memory. According to the teacher, about 90% of those who wish to experience this are foreign travelers. After experiencing the choreography, I feel like I understood why samurai and ninjas are so popular among foreigners.

侍の衣装を身に纏い、刀を腰に差すと気持ちが高ぶります。真剣そっくりの模造刀は想像以上に重く、強く振っても先生のようにビュッと音が鳴りません。刃が傾いているからだそうですが、真っ直ぐ斬るのは至難の業です。また、刀を鞘に収めるのがさらに難しいです。先生に「指が何本か飛んでますね（笑）」と言われてしまいました。後半は、軽い刀を使って殺陣の実践です。恥ずかしがらずサムライに成りきってヒーローを演じれば、一生の思い出になる動画が残せます。先生によると体験希望者の約９割が外国人旅行者だそうです。殺陣を体験して、何故サムライと忍者が外国人に人気があるのか実感できたような気がします。

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One-Hour Japanese Traditional Taiko Drumming Experience in Osaka

Fun Taiko Lesson!

Reviewed by: Sarah

We were a group of who went to the Taiko LAB in Osaka for a one-hour drumming experience. We had a great time learning to play a song on the drums together! Our teacher was fun and we were able to understand each other nicely. I reccomend this experiene to anyone both young and old. Bring a change of clothes - you will get a bit of a workout!

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Introductory Cultural Shodo Calligraphy Lesson in Namba or Shinsaibashi

Excellent introductory class

Reviewed by: Simon

What a fantastic art form... When one single stroke can draw vocal approval from the friendly and patient expert tutors - 'nice nice' - like a well executed tennis backhand... Then the next line - almost identical to my eyes - can have the same people collapsing in fits of giggles at its ineptitude... Sometimes baffling but highly addictive!

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サムライ&殺陣体験 侍の衣装を身に纏い殺陣に挑戦 子どもから大人まで大興奮！＜食事有 or 無／午前 or 午後／大阪市＞

Amazing! スゴイ！

Reviewed by: あきかにゃん

I experienced this with my 5th-grade daughter and my wife. I had done a little kyudo in the past, so I was somewhat accustomed to wearing a hakama and tabi. However, my child and wife were mostly beginners, so I was a bit worried, but they were taught carefully, and they helped with the dressing, so it was fine. We got to choose our favorite costumes and had a lot of fun. The main sword fighting session was so enjoyable that an hour passed in no time, and it felt very authentic. The instructor provided clear guidance, allowing us complete novices to quickly develop decent sword skills, and we had a wonderful time beyond our expectations. The video footage taken was uploaded to the site, and we were able to enjoy watching it later. I heard that very few Japanese people come to experience this, which seems a bit of a waste. It's such a valuable experience that can be easily enjoyed, so I hope more people get to know about it. Thank you very much!

小学5年生の娘と妻の3人で体験させて頂きました。私は昔ちょっとだけ弓道をやっていたので、ハカマやタビを履くのはまあまあ慣れていました。でも子供や妻はほとんど初めてでしたので少し心配しましたが、丁寧に教えてもらえて、またほとんど着付けもして頂いたので大丈夫でした。好きな衣装を選んで、キャーキャーやっていました。メインの殺陣も、あっと言う間に1時間がすぎてしまうくらい楽しく、またとても本格的でした。先生が解りやすく指導してくれたので、全くの素人のわれわれが、すぐにそれなりの剣さばきができるようになり、予想以上のすばらしい時間が過ごせました。撮影してくれたＶＴＲはサイトにアップして頂き、あとでまた楽しく拝見出来ました。日本人はほとんど体験しにこないとのことでした。ちょっと勿体ない気がしますね。こんな貴重な体験が気軽に体験できるので、ぜひもっと多くの人に知ってもらいたいですね。本当にありがとうございました。

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Samurai Sword Art with Kimono Dressing and Performance in Osaka

My samurai experience

Reviewed by: Misa

To see and to hold a katana is one of my biggest dream if ever I visit Japan. Besides, the image of ninja and samurai for me is great because of Samurai X, the Seven Samurais, 47 Rounin, Naruto and etc. When my friend, Misa, brought me to Samurai Experience, I was so overwhelmed because finally, I could hold and learn some sort of stances if so. As we entered the place, we were welcomed by the staff with a smile.The place resembled like a dojo. I felt more excited when we were introduced to sensei. As a foreigner, I had a hard time catching up what sensei was saying. Everything was all greek to me. I only knew a very few Japanese words and you could even count it. There were some things I was disappointed and some things I did admire. The way sensei explained the basic stances to us was way too fast which was hard to catch up and he explained more about kinda the history of it which we foreigner didn`t care much because we wanted to learn how to do the stances or moves. I believe that just by knowing how to do the moves would truly be marked in our head since there was a language barrier. Learning the moves directly and step by step is more important, I guess. Someday, a lot of foreigners will visit the place and they need to teach the moves step by step and slowly and give us more push to do it in character which is truly awesome! However, I really liked how welcoming the staffs were.Their English wasn`t good enough and I could sense how tensed they were but still, they managed to give us a good show. The potential of samurai experience is big because foreign people love the image of a ninja or a samurai. It may sound strange but when you try to ask my fellow Filipino, they will give you a big smile and tell stories about how we love ninjas. For me, that one hour experience made my dream come true to become a ninja and learn some moves for just a short time. I went out of a dojo with a big glee and I will definitely go back again if I have the chance.

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サムライ&殺陣体験 侍の衣装を身に纏い殺陣に挑戦 子どもから大人まで大興奮！＜食事有 or 無／午前 or 午後／大阪市＞

私の侍体験 My samurai experience

Reviewed by: Misa

Seeing and holding a katana is one of my biggest dreams if I ever visit Japan. Additionally, the image of ninjas and samurai is great for me because of Samurai X, The Seven Samurai, 47 Ronin, Naruto, and so on. When my friend, Misa, brought me to the Samurai Experience, I was so overwhelmed because finally, I could hold one and learn some stances. As we entered the place, we were welcomed by the staff with smiles. The place resembled a dojo. I felt even more excited when we were introduced to the sensei.

As a foreigner, I had a hard time catching what the sensei was saying. Everything was all Greek to me. I only knew a very few Japanese words, and you could even count them. There were some things I was disappointed with and some things I admired. The way the sensei explained the basic stances was way too fast, which made it hard to keep up, and he talked more about the history of it, which we foreigners didn’t care much about because we wanted to learn how to do the stances or moves. I believe that just knowing how to do the moves would truly stick in our heads since there was a language barrier. Learning the moves directly and step by step is more important, I guess.

Someday, many foreigners will visit the place, and they need to teach the moves step by step and slowly, and give us more encouragement to do it in character, which is truly awesome! However, I really liked how welcoming the staff were. Their English wasn’t good enough, and I could sense how tense they were, but still, they managed to give us a good show. The potential of the samurai experience is big because foreign people love the image of a ninja or a samurai. It may sound strange, but when you ask my fellow Filipinos, they will give you a big smile and tell stories about how we love ninjas.

For me, that one-hour experience made my dream come true to become a ninja and learn some moves, even if just for a short time. I left the dojo with great joy, and I will definitely go back again if I have the chance.

To see and to hold a katana is one of my biggest dream if ever I visit Japan. Besides, the image of ninja and samurai for me is great because of Samurai X, the Seven Samurais, 47 Rounin, Naruto and etc. When my friend, Misa, brought me to Samurai Experience, I was so overwhelmed because finally, I could hold and learn some sort of stances if so. As we entered the place, we were welcomed by the staff with a smile.The place resembled like a dojo. I felt more excited when we were introduced to sensei. As a foreigner, I had a hard time catching up what sensei was saying. Everything was all greek to me. I only knew a very few Japanese words and you could even count it. There were some things I was disappointed and some things I did admire. The way sensei explained the basic stances to us was way too fast which was hard to catch up and he explained more about kinda the history of it which we foreigner didn`t care much because we wanted to learn how to do the stances or moves. I believe that just by knowing how to do the moves would truly be marked in our head since there was a language barrier. Learning the moves directly and step by step is more important, I guess. Someday, a lot of foreigners will visit the place and they need to teach the moves step by step and slowly and give us more push to do it in character which is truly awesome! However, I really liked how welcoming the staffs were.Their English wasn`t good enough and I could sense how tensed they were but still, they managed to give us a good show. The potential of samurai experience is big because foreign people love the image of a ninja or a samurai. It may sound strange but when you try to ask my fellow Filipino, they will give you a big smile and tell stories about how we love ninjas. For me, that one hour experience made my dream come true to become a ninja and learn some moves for just a short time. I went out of a dojo with a big glee and I will definitely go back again if I have the chance.

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