in collaboration with
Bugeido MUSUBI
Katana instructors Yui and Master Yashiro
Samurai Experience Camp in Japan’s Countryside
Immerse yourself in traditional katana training,
amidst Japan’s breathtaking nature.
Take home 20+ professional photos and 5+ reels -your samurai transformation, documented.
Limited slots:
Only 12 spots per camp, for personalised attention.
Please note: Tameshigiri (cutting using real katana) is not allowed anymore due to police restrictions. Hence, only the Masters will perform Tameshigiri, but students will not practice cutting with real katana.
2 Camp Options:
Option 1:
7 days Intensive Camp:
1st - 7th June, 2026
OR
15th - 21st June, 2026
$2590 USD per person
Includes:
Katana,
Daily transport,
Lodging (sharehouse, single room).
1 BBQ (BYO drinks)
1 dinner at a local Japanese restaurant
1 activity (stand up paddle-board/ kayak) at Lake Towada
1 local traditional meal- kiritanpo making
1 Onsen (hot spring) visit
Option 2:
3 days Weekend Camp:
28th July - 30th July, 2026
$1110 USD per person
Includes:
Katana,
Daily transport,
Lodging (sharehouse, single room).
1 BBQ (BYO drinks), OR dinner at a local Japanese restaurant
1 Onsen (hot spring) visit
Please inquire for hotel lodging (Customer’s Choice: Price varies).
(Not including flights, airport pickup and food outside of activities).
The camp training may be divided into 2 groups:
teens (~17) & adults (18+).
Uniform is included.
Sharehouse Accommodation:
Stay in traditional Japanese housing, with tatami mats and comfortable futons (with extra cushion mattress).
Western rooms with beds available too.
Minimum age 14+
(Children below 14 can be considered, if they are independent enough.
Consultation with parents required.)
Sharehouses are separated between males and females.
Meet Your Katana Masters
Master: Hiroyuki Yashiro
Began his career in the performing arts, after devoting himself to kendo in his youth.
He has appeared in movies, on TV, and on stage, performing a wide range of activities from sword fighting, action, stunts, dance, and musicals, and has also been involved in film production.
He trained in kobudo (ancient Japanese martial arts) at the same time as his acting career.
Yui
Yui studied kendo in junior high school and theater in high school, and studied the Method Acting technique and psychosomatic training.
She has appeared on TV, in magazines, advertisements, and on stage.
In parallel with her acting career, she studied kobudo under Master Yashiro.
Together with Master Yashiro, they founded “Bugeido MUSUBI” and serves as the representative, performer, and instructor.
Katana Team Members:
Dom
Started Katana under Hiroyuki and Yui when they moved from Tokyo to Akita. Dom is the CEO of Akita Inaka School and holds a black belt in Katana.
Mia
Started Katana after moving from Tokyo to Akita. Mia is a Japanese language teacher for both foreigners and Japanese nationals.
