Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day | 1 hour 30 minutes

184 Reviews | Kyoto
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Samurai class & Show
2 Adults x $84.38
$168.76
Approx Total
$168.76
with kimono rental
Duration: 2 hours
Samurai class & Mini-show
2 Adults x $64.91
$129.82
Approx Total
$129.82
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Class, Kimono, & Mini-show

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Lesson completion certificate
  • Photo shoot
  • English-speaking local guide/instructor
  • Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Full Kenbu lesson to learn choreographed movements with a sword and folding fan. Top off your experience of this traditional Japanese art with a photo session in costume, and take home a certificate of achievement.

Meeting points

Japan, 〒605-0005 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Sanchōme, ３５

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[Exact address] Samurai Kenbu Theater/605-0005 Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto city 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku GOZAN Bldg. B1F *It's located on the 1st basement floor of the GOZAN Bldg.(former NeoArt Bldg.) *Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN Bldg. to the reception desk.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Introduction to the basics, to learn choreographed movements with a sword and folding fan. Top off your experience of this traditional Japanese art with a photo session in costume, and take home a certificate of achievement.

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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 pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Please wear clothes suited for exercise and moving around
  • On the day of the event, please come to the first basement floor from the stairs on the right side of the GOZAN building.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to the start time.
  • Visiting in a single hoodie or tights is not suitable for costume changes
  • If you wish to cancel a reservation, you must do so yourself on Viator.

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Reviews

4.9

184 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    164
  • 4 stars
    16
  • 3 stars
    3
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 164 reviews with 5 stars

Terrific experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Wonderful and fun way to be educated regarding the samurai. Our group of 8 considered this a huge highlight of our trip.

Amazing course and amazing host

Published on Nov, 2024

Amazing, amazing and amazing. Not only fun but also very informative. I had a great time and the host were wonderful, helpful and extremely patient. I was so excited to go to the class and now I am even more excited that I participated and learned. Absolutely worth the time and price.

Great experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

Great experience! This is a must do if you have time in Kyoto. This really is a class and you will learn how to hold the sword ,pull out the sword, and strike and thrust. We did this with seven family members and really enjoyed our experience . Don’t hesitate to take this class. This was a huge win for all seven of my family members. So much fun.!

Went with my partner and...

Published on Oct, 2024

Went with my partner and had a fun time throughout! Enjoyed the session being only for a small group (there was only one other couple at our timeslot). The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful.

A great experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

The staff was very organized and professional. Their skills were outstanding! It was great to have a lesson and use a sword. Highly recommend!

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