How would you like to wear authentic costumes and experience
sword fighting against the backdrop of Edo town?
The instructors are TOEI Studio actors trained
in sword fighting in the adjacent movie studio.
They will teach you real techniques
developed in movies and series.
Enjoy an experience unique to Kyoto TOEI Studio Park.
Authentic costumes at the “Period Piece Costume Hall”!
You can choose among five costumes:
<Young Samurai><Ninja><Sakamoto Ryoma><Shinsengumi(guardsman)><Wakashu(young person)>
*Please note that, depending on the circumstances on that day, we might not be able to rent out the costume you request.
*Please note that the color and pattern of the costume may differ.
*Please note that the color and pattern of the costume may differ.





Learn how to use a sword in Edo town!
Starting with bowing,
we will teach you how to draw and sheath your sword, basic stances, and how to swing your sword.

Bow

Draw the sword

Sheath the sword

Seigan stance

Head-on bamboo strike

Cut into sword

Horizontal cut
Photo shooting while moving around
You can take some cool photos along the way as you head to the sword fighting location.


It’s time to take on the sword fight challenge!
Students get to try sword fighting in pairs. Prepare your camera!

The actors will act their part.

Let’s fight!

The tension is rising.

Wonderfully performed! A great photo chance!

Be careful to avoid injury to yourself and others.
Tickets: Reservations
We will guide you in simple English.
Sword Fighting Experience Plan
Transform into a samurai and walk the Edo town with a sword in hand!
This plan offers authentic swordsmanship instruction by actors trained at the Toei Actors School. After learning sword fighting basics, take a stand and test your skills for the real thing! At the end, take a commemorative photo with the actors!
Period Piece Costume Hall → Edo Town Open Set
time:90 minutes
30 minutes to change clothes, 45 minutes for the experience, 15 minutes to change clothes
You can participate wearing any of the following: <Young Samurai><Shinsengumi(guardsman)><Sakamoto Ryoma><Wakashu(young person)><Ninja>.
Please choose your costume in advance so that things go smoothly on the day of the experience. (Please be aware that depending on the situation on the day-of, you may not be able to borrow your costume of choice.)
Review details and reserve tickets at the Aso View link below.
Advanced ticket sales page:
https://www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/t8YfMboVcU/ticket0000022600/
【Adults】 11,200yen
【Middle and High School Students】 10,200yen
【Children】 10,000yen
https://www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/t8YfMboVcU/ticket0000022600/
※ Park admission is included in the fee
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