Training Trips in Japan
We benefit from our direct connections to Honbu Dojo and Japan, where students can experience visiting and training in Japan. This includes valuable opportunities for students to increase their skill and understanding from the direct teaching of Kajiya-soke and other Hombu Dojo sensei*.
* Please note it is not possible for us to arrange Hombu Dojo training or visits in Japan for anyone who is not a current student of our own Dojo or the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu UK Shibu. This is an important part of Koryu etiquette, where there is a formal procedure where introductions are necessary and people become 'known' in the ryu.
Please contact here if you wish to join our dojo.
Every past Japan trip takes into account individual interests, as well as the popular sights and off the beaten track experiences, including a mix of Japanese traditional & modern culture.
Highlights from previous years include;
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Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Yamaguchi and many other cities & prefectures.
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Visiting historical locations relating to Miyamoto Musashi sensei, including training on Ganryujima, the famous site of Musashi sensei's duel with Kojiro Sasaaki and in Reigando cave, where Musashi sensei meditated on writing the Go Rin no Sho.
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Staying in temple lodgings and practising Zen Meditation.
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Staying at a Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) school lodging in Yamaguchi and practising calligraphy under the guidance of a Master Calligrapher.
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Staying in mountain lodgings on Mount Mitake and experiencing Takigyo (waterfall meditation).
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Traditional and modern cultural experiences including; Chado (tea ceremnony), Kabuki (traditional theatre), film studio visit, manga, anime and gaming.
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In addition to modern hotels; staying in traditional accommodations including Ryokan, Minshuku guest houses, and temple lodgings.
