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 673 dojos!
- KantoTokyo Kenjutsu & Iai
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KyusyuFukuoka
Kenjutsu & Iai
Mugai-ryu Iai, International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai, Chuo-ku Tenjin dojo
- KantoGunma Karate & KempoGendaibudo
- KyusyuFukuoka Aikido & Aikibujutsu
- KinkiHyogo Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defenseGendaibudo
- KinkiWakayama Kenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)
- KantoSaitama Kenjutsu & Iai
- KantoTokyo Kenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & Taijutsu
- KyusyuFukuoka Aikido & AikibujutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
- KantoTokyo Karate & Kempo
- KantoTokyo Kenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
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KantoTokyo
Kenjutsu & Iai
Mugai-ryu Iai, International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai, Akihabara dojo
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KantoTokyo
Karate & KempoJujutsu & TaijutsuGendaibudo
General Incorporated Association Kudo All Japan Federation Daido-juku Ochanomizu branch
- KinkiKyoto Karate & KempoKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)
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KantoTokyo
Kenjutsu & Iai
Mugai-ryu Iai, International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai, Akabane dojo
- KantoTokyo Karate & KempoNinjutsu & Self-defenseGendaibudo
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KantoTokyo
Karate & KempoAikido & AikibujutsuJujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defense
International Budo Federation Bushin-kai Giichi-juku Shimotakaido dojo
- Hokkaido Karate & KempoGendaibudo
- KinkiHyogo Kenjutsu & IaiKobujutsu & Bukijutsu (Weaponry)Jujutsu & Taijutsu
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KantoSaitama
Jujutsu & TaijutsuNinjutsu & Self-defenseBody manipulation & Therapy
Nippon Bugei Tsukasa Goshin-do Hakko-ryu jujutsu Sohonbu dojo
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