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Japanese Archery · Samurai · Private Tours: Nagoya, Japan

Martial Arts Tour
in Nagoya

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Japanese archery, iaido, kendo and samurai experiences in Nagoya, hosted by real masters in English, plus luxury private and tailor-made tours shaped by the spirit of Bushido. For travellers and the travel agencies who plan their journeys.

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武士道体験
Martial Arts Tour in Nagoya

Three ways into the samurai spirit

Japanese archery experience in a traditional garden in Nagoya

Japanese Archery Experience in Nagoya

Japanese archery taught by a certified instructor at a traditional dojo. Begin with BUSHIDO JAPAN Mini Archery Experience, our signature introduction for all ages, or go deeper with Authentic Japanese Archery and the full ritual of the long yumi bow.

  • Mini Archery Experience, all ages, no experience needed
  • Authentic Japanese Archery, teens & adults
  • Instruction in English · private sessions
Samurai armour photo experience in a Japanese garden in Nagoya

Samurai & Martial Arts Experience in Nagoya

Draw a katana in iaido, put on the armour of kendo, or learn aikido and karate in a real dojo. Every session is led by a sensei and framed by the samurai code: bow, focus, respect.

  • Iaido experience, samurai sword drawing
  • Kendo experience, armour & bamboo sword
  • Aikido, karate & traditional karate-do
Luxury private tour dinner with maiko entertainment in Nagoya

Bushido Private & Luxury Tours in Nagoya

Private tours for 2 – 10 guests from Nagoya, with a Bushido-trained guide. Choose a seasonal package or let us build a tailor-made tour, with VIP, embassy, security and Muslim-friendly arrangements on request.

  • 1-, 2- and 3-day private tours from Nagoya
  • Tailor-made itinerary within one business day
  • Private-room dining, ryokan & VIP handling
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How to Book

From inquiry to experience

Send an Inquiry

Send a quote request with your dates, number of guests and hotel preference.

We Confirm

We check our masters, hotels and private vehicles for your dates and send a quote within one business day.

Pay a 50% Deposit

Your booking is confirmed once we receive a 50% deposit. We send the invoice with your quote.

Pay the Balance

The remaining 50% is due two months before the experience date.

Guests Experience

Your clients enjoy their session with English-speaking support.

Cancellation Policy

3 days or more before
Free
Within 2 days
50% of the total
On the day / no-show
100% of the total

Weather cancellations for outdoor programmes are free. Any refund is made to the original payment.

Bushido Experience Japan

More than a guide, a teacher of Bushido

Every BUSHIDO JAPAN guide is trained in the seven virtues of the samurai. Your guests don’t just see Japan, they feel its spirit, from the first bow at the station to the last.

義Righteousness勇Courage仁Compassion礼Respect誠Sincerity名誉Honour忠義Loyalty
Host and guest bowing over matcha in a tatami tea room in Nagoya, the Bushido spirit of rei (respect)礼

The Welcome

Your guide greets the group with a formal samurai bow and teaches guests their first one. Respect is the first lesson of the journey.

Tea ceremony cultural experience in kimono in Nagoya, Japan仁

At the Table

Before each meal, the guide shares the meaning of itadakimasu: gratitude to nature, the farmers and the cooks. Eating becomes a quiet act of respect.

Japanese archery (kyudo) lesson with an instructor in Nagoya誠

In Practice

Every experience opens and closes with rei. The guide links each lesson (the bow, the blade, the brush) to a virtue guests can take home.

Samurai armour experience in front of Nagoya Castle名誉

The Farewell

The journey ends as it began: a closing bow, and one word of Bushido chosen for each guest to carry home.

Nagoya Private Tours · From / To Nagoya

Private & Tailor-made Tours from Nagoya

Private, ready-to-sell land packages for small groups of up to 10, starting and ending in Nagoya. Add your own flights and sell them as a complete Japan holiday.

2027 SEASONSPlum blossoms · Late Feb – MarCherry blossoms, F1 & Sumo · Early AprAutumn leaves · NovSnow & Onsen · Dec – Mar

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Sakura, Speed & Sumo

Japan’s most exciting week of spring: cherry blossoms at Nagoya Castle, the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and live sumo, all within an hour of Nagoya.

DAY 1: SAKURA
  • Samurai welcome at Nagoya Station, your guide’s first bow礼 Respect
  • Cherry blossoms at Nagoya Castle
  • Lunch: hand-made Miso Nikomi Udon仁 Gratitude
  • BUSHIDO JAPAN Mini Archery Experience under the blossoms誠 Sincerity
  • Welcome dinner in a private Japanese dining room仁 Gratitude
DAY 2: SPEED
  • Private transfer to Suzuka Circuit
  • F1 Japanese Grand Prix, grandstand tickets
  • Return to Nagoya
DAY 3: SUMO
  • Sumo Jungyo in Yokkaichi, open practice誠 Sincerity
  • Live bouts & ceremonies
  • Return to Nagoya Station名誉 Farewell bow

Nagoya Tailor-made Tours

Don’t see the perfect plan? Tell us the days, budget and interests, or tap “+ Tailor-made” on any experience below, and we’ll propose a private itinerary within two business days.

International Conferences & Events

Coming to Nagoya for an event?

Delegates, athletes and their families can experience the real Japan between sessions, or stay on after the event.

FEATURED · 2 – 6 NOVEMBER 2027

JCI World Congress Nagoya

Attending the JCI World Congress? Make the most of your time in Nagoya with samurai experiences that fit around the congress schedule, evening hospitality for your delegation and post-congress tours as the autumn leaves turn.

  • Between sessions · 2 – 3 hrsBUSHIDO JAPAN Mini Archery Experience, iaido sword drawing or an Atsuta Jingu guided walk.
  • Evening hospitalityLive Tuna Cutting Show and private Japanese dinner for your chapter or delegation.
  • Partner programmeArimatsu Shibori, calligraphy, ikebana and Japanese dance for accompanying guests.
  • Post-congress · 1 – 3 daysThe Way of the Samurai or Autumn Leaves & Samurai: Korankei’s maples peak mid to late November.
  • Delegation carePrivate bus charter, Muslim-friendly meals, VIP and security (SP) arrangements.

International Conferences

Pre- and post-congress tours, half-day cultural programmes and partner programmes for delegates.

International Sports Events

Multi-sport games, marathons and championships, experiences for teams, officials and travelling fans.

Trade Fairs & Exhibitions

Evening hospitality and short cultural breaks for exhibitors and business visitors.

Incentive Groups

Exclusive samurai team-building and private dinners to reward your top performers.

Luxury Private Tours · Special Arrangements

Every guest, honoured

From faith requirements to state-level protocol, we tailor every private tour to the guest, quietly and with care.

食

Muslim-Friendly

Halal-friendly meals, no pork or alcohol on request, and prayer times and quiet prayer space built into the itinerary.

Cultural programme briefing for an official delegation in Nagoya使

Embassies & Delegations

Cultural programmes for embassies, government and official delegations, planned with protocol in mind.

Private VIP evening with geisha entertainment in Nagoya秘

Celebrity & VIP

Private venues, closed sessions and confidential handling for celebrities, executives and high-profile guests.

護

Security (SP)

Personal security / close-protection staff can be arranged to accompany guests throughout the tour.

Please tell us about any special requirements at the time of inquiry so we can prepare in advance.

Nagoya Cultural Experiences · Tariff

Martial Arts & Cultural Experiences in Nagoya

All prices are retail in Japanese Yen, tax included, per person unless marked per group.

Samurai & Martial Arts

Mini Japanese archery experience for beginners in a Nagoya garden SIGNATURE No. 01

BUSHIDO JAPAN Mini Archery Experience

Our signature introduction to Japanese archery. Learn the form and etiquette of Japanese archery and shoot your first arrow, perfect for families and first-timers.

All ages
PlanRetail
Per person ¥8,000
Authentic Japanese archery (kyudo) at a dojo in Nagoya No. 02

Authentic Japanese Archery Experience

A full Japanese archery session with a certified instructor at a traditional dojo, the complete ritual of the bow, from bowing in to drawing the long yumi.

Teens & adults
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Per person ¥15,000
No. 03

Iaido Experience: Draw a Samurai Sword

Learn to draw and sheathe a katana in one fluid motion, the art of iaido practised by samurai for centuries.

Teens & adults
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Per person ¥20,000
No. 04

Kendo Experience

Put on the bogu armour and take up the shinai bamboo sword. Strikes, footwork and the spirit of kendo with a dojo sensei.

All ages
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Per person ¥15,000
No. 05

Try Aikido

The “way of harmonious spirit”, learn throws and joint techniques that turn an opponent’s force against them.

All ages
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Per person ¥12,000
No. 06

Try Karate

A fun, energetic karate lesson, basic punches, kicks and blocks. Great for families and school groups.

All ages
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Per person ¥12,000
No. 07

Traditional Karate-do Experience

Traditional karate-do focused on kata, discipline and dojo etiquette, for guests who want a deeper martial arts experience.

Teens & adults
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Per person ¥15,000

Sumo

Sumo wrestlers at morning practice in a sumo stable, Nagoya NAGOYA BASHO · 11 – 25 JUL No. 08

Watch Sumo Morning Practice (Viewing Only)

During the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, visit a sumo stable to watch the wrestlers’ morning keiko from beside the ring. This is a viewing experience: guests watch quietly and do not train.

Viewing only11 – 25 July 2027Early morningAll ages
PlanRetail
Per person Rate on request
NAGOYA BASHO · 11 – 25 JUL No. 09

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Tickets

Reserved tickets to the Nagoya Basho, one of only six Grand Sumo Tournaments a year, 15 days of top-division bouts.

11 – 25 July 2027Seat types vary
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Per ticket Rate on request
5 APR 2027 ONLY No. 10

Sumo Jungyo: Regional Tour Tickets

Top-division wrestlers on their spring regional tour in Yokkaichi, open practice, hair-tying demonstrations and live bouts. Day trip from Nagoya.

5 April 2027Max 50 guestsFrom Nagoya
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Per ticket ¥15,000
SIGNATURE NAGOYA BASHO · 11 – 25 JUL No. 11

Enjoy Chanko Nabe with Sumo Wrestlers

During the Nagoya Basho, share the wrestlers’ own hot pot, chanko nabe, and chat with rikishi over the meal. Photos and a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

11 – 25 July 2027Includes mealAll ages
PlanRetail
Per person Rate on request
Meeting a sumo wrestler at a sumo stable Senshuraku celebration party in Nagoya 25 JUL 2027 · 10 SEATS ONLY No. 12

Senshuraku Party: Sumo Stable Celebration

On the final day of the Nagoya Basho, join a sumo stable’s grand celebration party of 500+ guests. Take photos and get autographs with the wrestlers, with a full-course dinner.

25 July 2027Limited to 10 seatsFull-course dinner
PlanRetail
Per person Rate on request

Food & Dining

Bluefin tuna cutting show in Nagoya SIGNATURE No. 13

Tuna Cutting Show

Watch a master butcher break down a whole bluefin tuna, then taste the freshest sashimi straight from the knife. A spectacular group highlight.

6 – 100 guestsGroups
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Per person (from) ¥15,000
Guests making miso nikomi udon by hand in Nagoya No. 14

Hand-made Miso Nikomi Udon

Knead, roll and cut your own udon noodles, then enjoy them in Nagoya’s famous red-miso hot pot.

All agesIncludes meal
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Per person ¥10,000
No. 15

Unagi Kabayaki Experience

Grill eel over charcoal and glaze it with sweet tare sauce, the secret behind Nagoya’s beloved hitsumabushi.

Includes meal
PlanRetail
Per person ¥15,000
Private room Japanese dining with wagyu in Nagoya No. 16

Private Room Japanese Dining

Seasonal Japanese cuisine served in a private tatami room, ideal to pair with any experience for a complete day.

Private room
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Per person ¥25,000

Culture & Crafts

Guests with their Arimatsu shibori tie-dye tenugui in Nagoya No. 17

Arimatsu Shibori Tie-dye

Create your own indigo tie-dyed handkerchief in Arimatsu, a historic Edo-period town famous for 400 years of shibori craftsmanship.

All agesTake-home item
PlanRetail
Per person ¥6,000
No. 18

Nihon Buyo: Japanese Dance

Learn the graceful movements and fan work of classical Japanese dance from a professional performer.

All ages
PlanRetail
Per person ¥15,000
Japanese calligraphy (shodo) experience in a tatami room in Nagoya No. 19

Shodo: Calligraphy

Grind ink, hold the brush and write your name or a favourite kanji. Take your work home as a souvenir.

All agesTake-home item
PlanRetail
Per person ¥8,000
No. 20

Kado: Ikebana Flower Arranging

Discover the art of Japanese flower arrangement, where space, line and season are as important as the flowers.

All ages
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Per person ¥10,000

Nature & Guided Tours

No. 21

Fisherman Experience

Head out with local fishermen and experience a day in the life of a Japanese fishing village.

Weather dependent
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Per person ¥25,000
No. 22

Mountain Guide

A private English-speaking mountain guide. Choose from a gentle 60-minute walk to a full 300-minute trek.

60 – 300 minPer groupWeather dependent
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60 min / group ¥20,000
120 min / group ¥35,000
180 min / group ¥50,000
240 min / group ¥60,000
300 min / group ¥70,000
Guest in kimono at Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Nagoya No. 23

Atsuta Jingu Shrine Guide

A focused guided walk of Atsuta Jingu, home of the sacred sword Kusanagi, one of Japan’s three imperial regalia.

60 min
PlanRetail
Per group ¥20,000
Tour prices are per person based on 2 guests, larger private groups receive a lower per-person rate. Hotels and private vehicles / bus charter vary by season and are quoted separately. Contact us with your date and number of guests for an exact quote within one business day.
Terms & Conditions

Good to know

Agent Terms

Commission terms are shared individually with registered agencies and contracted partners.

Booking Lead Time

Please book at least 7 days in advance. Groups of 10+ and fisherman / mountain programmes: 14 days.

Payment

A 50% deposit confirms your booking. The remaining 50% is due two months before the experience date. Bookings made less than two months ahead are paid in full at booking.

Cancellation

Free up to 3 days before. 50% within 2 days. 100% on the day or no-show. Weather cancellations for outdoor programmes are free.

Language

All experiences are hosted with English-speaking support.

Location

Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Meeting points are sent with each confirmation.

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FAQ

Martial arts & private tours in Nagoya, your questions

Where can I try Japanese archery (kyudo) in Nagoya?

BUSHIDO JAPAN runs Japanese archery experiences in Nagoya with a certified instructor at a traditional dojo, from BUSHIDO JAPAN Mini Archery Experience for beginners and families to Authentic Japanese Archery for teens and adults. Instruction is in English.

What samurai experiences can I do in Nagoya?

Iaido (samurai sword drawing), kendo, Japanese archery, aikido and karate, each led by a dojo sensei. Book one on its own or combine several into a martial arts tour of one to three days.

Can beginners and children join?

Yes. Mini Archery Experience, kendo, aikido and karate welcome all ages and no experience is needed. Iaido, Authentic Japanese Archery and traditional karate-do are for teens and adults.

Do you run private and luxury tours from Nagoya?

Yes. Every tour is private for 2 – 10 guests, starts and ends in Nagoya, and can include private-room dining, ryokan stays and VIP, embassy or security arrangements.

Can you make a tailor-made tour?

Yes. Tell us your dates, number of guests, hotel preference and interests, we reply with a tailor-made itinerary and quote within one business day.

Are the experiences in English, and Muslim-friendly?

All experiences are hosted in English. Halal-friendly meals and prayer time can be arranged on request.

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