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.
Dates: July 12–18, 2027
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.
6 days Intensive Camp
July 12–18, 2027
$2590 USD per person
Includes:
Basic activity fee
Shared house accommodation
Daily transportation (e.g., between the dojo and the shared house)
Rental of martial arts uniforms and equipment (included for international participants only)
*The activities included in the program may vary depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances. We will arrange the most suitable experiences for each visit.
Please note that changes may be made depending on circumstances, and we cannot guarantee the specific activities included in the program.
*Meals are not included in the basic fee. In principle, participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own meals.
The shared house has a kitchen, and there are supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants nearby.
However, meals provided as part of the program or activities, such as a BBQ or a group dinner, are included in the basic fee.
*Additional fees may apply depending on your requests.
Please inquire for hotel lodging (Customer’s Choice: Price varies).
(Not including flights, airport pickup and food outside of activities).
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.
