This is precisely the kind of experience that makes AirBNB great, to stay somewhere that provides a true cultural experience. We got to observe the Kendo practice from 9:30am to Noon. One note is that if you plan on sleeping after 9:30am, the Kendo practice is quite loud, so I could imaging it would be difficult to sleep, but fortunately we were up by that time. Hisao was a gracious host.