Background
The area of Otemachi, where HOSHINOYA Tokyo is located, is now an office district full of high-rise buildings, but during the Edo period there were many samurai residences since it was close to Edo Castle, which is now known as the Imperial Palace. There used to be three main dojo (place of practice) for swordsmen, in the town of Edo called “Edo Sandaidojo” that produced many swordsmen in the last days of the Edo period, and so, swordsmanship training was actively practiced. This was developed in the hope that guests would be refreshed by coming into contact with the martial arts that have been practiced since the Edo period at the heliport on the roof of an open high-rise building. With precautions to the spread of coronavirus, we aim to provide a program that can restore health both physically and mentally during this withcorona era through firm movements of the muscles.
Characteristics of “Sky-high Morning Kenjutsu Practice”
1)Original training routine combining swordsmanship and deep breathing
The master of the swordsmanship school “Hokushin Ittoryu” Geki Kenkai, which used to have a dojo in Kanda, Edo, is the supervisor of this original program, combining the movement of swordsmanship and deep breathing. First, participants will learn the basic movements of swordsmanship such as how to hold a wooden sword and how to move their legs, and then, the practice will begin. Participants can move the muscles of the whole body whilst relieving the stiffness caused by daily tension and stress by practicing movements such as “Makko-giri” (cutting straight), in which the wooden sword is swung down from the top to the bottom, “Do-giri” (cutting of the torso) where the wooden sword is held parallel and moved from left to right, and “Kesa-giri” (cutting diagonally, where “kesa” refers to the angle of a monk’s clothing) is when the wooden sword is held up to the upper right and swung down to the lower left, all of these movements in accordance with deep breathing while being conscious of the area below the navel.
2)A superb view of Tokyo in the clear morning air
The area of Otemachi, where there used to be mansions of feudal lords, is now an office district lined with high-rise buildings. This activity will be held at a heliport on the roof of a high-rise building 160 meters above ground near HOSHINOYA Tokyo, with no buildings or fences obstructing the view. In the distance, Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro can be seen as well as Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, which are the symbols of modern Tokyo. Participants can feel refreshed by practicing in the clear morning air with the views of Tokyo.
Safety Measures for “Sky-high Morning Kenjutsu Practice”
・This program will be held in the presence of a security guard of the building.
・This program will be held in the center of the heliport on the roof of the building, with the capacity limited to a maximum of 6 people.
・If it is determined to be difficult to ensure the safety of guests due to bad weather, or other situations, the program will be canceled.
Details of “Sky-high Morning Kenjutsu Practice”
Open: All year
Time: 6:45 am to 7:45 am
Price: Free of charge
Reservation: Required at the front desk by 9 pm a day in advance
Capacity: 6 people
Others: Open to guests staying at HOSHINOYA Tokyo
*Canceled on rainy days. In addition, the schedule and contents of the activity may be subject to change depending on the weather condition of the previous day.
About HOSHINOYA Tokyo
Address: 1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 104-0004
Number of Rooms: 84
Check-in: 3:00 pm/Check-out: 12:00 pm
Price: Starting from 102,000 JPY per night per room (includes tax and service charge, excludes meals)
Directions: Approximately 10 minutes by walk from Tokyo Station, 2 minutes by walk from Otemachi Station
Website: https://www.hoshinoresorts.com/en/resortsandhotels/hoshinoya/tokyo.html
About HOSHINOYA Brand
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HOSHINOYA is an accommodation with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location’s land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality; contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.
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