剣道体験＆新世界通り

OVERVIEW

Watch a captivating kendo performance and learn some of the basics of this martial art before spending free time in the vibrant Shinsekai district. Accomplished masters will demonstrate kendo, which is derived from the sword-fighting techniques that the ancient samurai practiced. As you will see, the participants wear protective armor and use bamboo swords to strike each other. The points scored depend on the targets hit. Besides discovering the etiquette behind kendo, you are welcome to suit up in traditional kendo attire and try this martial art firsthand. For a complete change of pace, you will continue to Shinsekai, a nostalgic district modeled after both Paris and Coney Island. During free time there, you might dine on your own, play vintage arcade games and browse the seemingly endless shops, many of them along the Janjan-Yokocho alley. The landmark that rises above it all is the Tsutenkaku Tower, a symbol of Osaka.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See kendo masters demonstrate their sword-fighting abilities.
• Don a kendo training outfit and try your hand at this marital art.
• Explore the dining, shopping and entertainment district of Shinsekai on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.