What you get
Traditional Dojo
Feel the atmosphere of one the last traditional Aikido dojo's
Experienced Host
Meet your host Silvio, who has lived over 7 years in Japan and has the 3rd Dan in Aikido
The Aikido founders lineage
Meet the direct student (Uchi Deshi) of the founder of Aikido or one of his disciples
Once-in-a-lifetime
Once-in-a-lifetime
Guests say it's special and unique
Meet the Sensei
There might be the chance to meet the top teacher and sit together in a small circle enjoying freshly made green tea. *Please note: Only occasionally available ,depending on day and time, time and the Sensei's schedule.
Some Aikido Impressions
Take a look on what awaits you
Experience the depth of the Japanese budo culture through the art of Aikido
Experience outline
What you'll do
Welcome to the No.1 Aikido experience in Japan!
First, you’ll meet your host in front of your hotel. From there we are taking a taxi together to the Aikido Dojo.
Arrived at the Dojo you’ll learn how to bow and show respect to the spirit of Aikido and other participants.
Afterward, your host will introduce you to the teacher and show you the changing room.
Then we are slowly getting ready for the Aikido class. The Aikido class includes a 15-minute warm-up and 45 minutes of Aikido techniques.
After the lesson, there will be time for questions.
Lastly, your host will show you how to get to the next bus stop or the train station.
The whole experience takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
What is included
Handkerchief
A traditional Japanese handkerchieve for your memories
Refreshment
A bottle of water or green tea
Taxi Pick Up
We'll pick you up from your hotel or a place in the city center (Only areas around Tenjin, Hakata or Ohori Park
Private/1 person
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Choose from 3 different times a day
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Taxi Pick up from your hotel in Fukuoka city
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Group up to 3 people
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Choose from 3 different times a day
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Taxi Pick up from your hotel in Fukuoka city
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Group more than 3
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Must be requested at least one month before arriving in Fukuoka
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Schedule
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6:20 Hotel pick-up
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7:00 Aikido class start
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8:00 class finish
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20 min time for questions
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8:30 End
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Chose from 3 starting times 6:00, 10:30 or 18:30
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Meet Silvio
About your host
Meet your host Silvio, who has been living for more than 7 years in Fukuoka, Japan.
He has the 3rd Dan from Aikikai. He has been practicing Aikido since he arrived in Japan.
He has offered tours in Fukuoka for about 4 years. He showed countless people around cultural areas in the Hakata old town.
Silvio has a Yoga Teacher Certificate as well as a Fitness Instructor Certificate.
He has traveled around the world to learn about different cultures.
Please feel free to ask him anything you like.