戸山流備前会

It's 100% worth the money and not a tourist trap.

The instructor, Sumida Sensei, was very patient and carefully taught me how to handle a katana.
In the end, the improvement was visible. I started as a newbie, and at the end of the class, I was able to cut a tatami mat, bringing me a great sense of achievement.

Really is worth a try!

This was a very interesting and informative experience. It was an actual lesson in several forms of swordsmanship. The chance to learn some basics, get some feedback, and finally to cut something with a real katana was unforgettable. Very charismatic instructor with good English skills. Definitely worth trying.

楽しくて勉強になりました!ありがとうございました!

The name is honest. It’s not a tourist trap. This was a great way to experience the art of form, sparring, and cutting with katana. I couldn’t have asked for a more fun time. Sumida is energetic, clear, patient, and motivated to give you an excellent experience. When you arrive you’ll change into a kimono then receive a class on the history and design of katanas. You’ll then practice forms, spar with Sumida and the students, and end by cutting two types of tatami mats. Purchase the experience you won’t regret it.

日本刀で畳みを切るという貴重な体験が出来ました。
教えてくれた先生も気さくで褒め上手で楽しく体験出来ました。

初めて真剣を扱ったので最初は緊張しましたが、とても親身になって教えていただいたことで、試し斬りも最後には綺麗に斬ることができました。とても貴重な経験ができ、楽しい時間を過ごせたことに夫婦共々感謝しています。ありがとうございました！