Kyoto Samurai Experience

755 Reviews | Kyoto

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1 hour 30 minutes

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Professional instructor
Zen experience
Use of a real Katana (Japanese Samurai sword)

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Overview

Experience Katana and Zen in a historical Samurai house in Kyoto. This is an excellent chance for visitors to try out a REAL Katana (Japanese sword) and Samurai culture. Through this course, you can learn and feel “Bushido” with Katana and Zen.

Meeting Point

111 Inabachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8803, Japan
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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable clothes
Minors must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Fantastic experience

Published on Jun, 2024

Staff were great explain the history of Samarai. Tour is located a beautiful area close to figi castle. I highly recommend this tour. Kids 8 an 11 loved it

Was an amazing...

Published on Jun, 2024

Was an amazing experience, I really enjoyed it the details of the house the samurai show and the best part they taught us how to use Katana for real

Would prioritize this amazing, hands on Samurai experience!

Published on Jun, 2024

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I took my son for a graduation gift. He loves everything to do with Samurai. I was less enthusiastic for it initially. In the end, I enjoyed it as much as he did. Being in a house that actually belonged to a Samurai at one point, hearing the stories and the fascinating history, seeing the demonstrations, all of it was exciting and insightful. Everyone was so friendly, efficient, and engaged. The Samurai masters, besides being incredible at their craft, took great pride in teaching and helping us. The hands-on experience of actually handling the sword was awe inspiring. We were allowed to take photo and video for most of it. When we couldn’t take photos, they did for us and provided them at no additional charge. And the photos were fantastic. Ending with a Zen meditation really capped off the immersive experience.

Rare Samurai experience

Published on Jun, 2024

I had booked this for my son and this is what he says: It was a wonderful experience learning about “San” and “Zen.” We got to learn about the samurai history and the house that the experience was taking place. Watching the demonstrations by the Masters was fascinating and actually getting to handle a 150 year katana is definitely the highlight of the entire experience. Ending off with some Zen meditation is a nice way to stay true to samurai tradition. Would definitely recommend for anyone planning a trip to Kyoto.

Authentic, intense, mesmerizing!!

Published on Jun, 2024

Our family LOVED this experience. The first part of the class was a brief history of the Samurai which was great, and learning to wield the sword was amazing. We appreciated the zen meditation, too. We highly recommend this!

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