Japan, the "Land of BUDO" is home to many Dojos, including Karate, Kenjutsu, Jujutsu, and Aikido, etc. There, Sensei(instructors) and Deshi(students) practice diligently day in and day out.
When you visit Japan, why not visit a dojo of your interest to observe and experience "real BUDO"?
On this page, you can search for dojos by free keyword(name, ryuha, etc.) by region, or by category to see dojos where you can observe and experience martial arts.
*Please do not visit a dojo without an appointment. Please be sure to contact them in advance by e-mail or through their website.
*Practice times and locations are those at the time of registration and are subject to change.
*We are unable to respond to inquiries about each dojo’s information.
What is a Dojo ?
A dojo (道場) is a place where Budo (martial arts) training takes place. It is not just a gym or a place to practice physical techniques; it is a space dedicated to the cultivation of discipline, respect, and the holistic development of mind, body, and spirit. Here are some key aspects of a traditional Japanese Budo dojo:
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Budo Dojo List - Now 675 dojos!
- KyusyuFukuoka Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
- KantoKanagawa Karate & KempoNinjutsu & Self-defenseGendaibudo
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TohokuMiyagi
Karate & KempoWushu
Chinese Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Shotokan Style, NPO Japan Educational Karate Association
- KantoChiba Kenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
- ChubuYamanashi Karate & Kempo
- KantoTokyo Kenjutsu & Iai
- KantoTokyo Aikido & Aikibujutsu
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KantoKanagawa
Karate & KempoGendaibudo
Yokohama city Tsurumi-ku Yako, Siwai-ku Shin-kawasaki Karate club
- KantoTokyo Kenjutsu & Iai
- KantoTokyo Karate & KempoAikido & AikibujutsuKenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & TaijutsuGendaibudoBody manipulation & Therapy
- KantoTokyo Aikido & AikibujutsuWushu
- KyusyuNagasaki Aikido & AikibujutsuKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)
- ChugokuYamaguchi Aikido & Aikibujutsu
- KinkiOsaka Aikido & AikibujutsuKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
- ChubuShizuoka Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defenseGendaibudo
- KantoTokyo Ninjutsu & Self-defenseGendaibudo
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Fukushima
Kenjutsu & Iai
Mugai-ryu Iai, International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai, Shirakawa dojo
- KyusyuFukuoka Aikido & AikibujutsuGendaibudo
- KantoTokyo Karate & Kempo
- KantoTokyoTohokuYamagataKyusyuNagasaki Kobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)
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