Learn to be a Samurai in Kyoto

Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

Small Group
Digital
90 minutes
English

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.

Options

Full Kenbu Lesson(1.5hour)

Light Lesson(1hour)

Samurai class & Mini-show

Samurai class & Show

Full Kenbu Lesson(1.5hour)

Kenbu Full Lesson: Samurai lesson; Includes Samurai costume; (Door open: 15 minutes before start time)

FromR1,176.83Per Person

What's included in Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

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.

Inclusions

  • Lesson completion certificate
  • Photo shoot
  • English-speaking local guide/instructor
  • Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • 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
  • For safety reasons, please follow the instructor's instructions on the day.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes to 3 minutes prior to the start time.
  • On the day of the event, please come to the first basement floor from the stairs on the right side of the GOZAN building.
  • If participants are between the ages of 5 and 11, it is preferable that they are attending some kind of class or martial arts school.
  • Please wear clothes suited for exercise and moving around. 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.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • [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.

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Direct access

[Exact address] Samurai Kenbu Theater/605-0005 Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto city 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku GOZAN Bldg. B1F *It is located on the first basement floor of the GOZAN Bldg.(former Neo Art Bldg.) *Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN building to the reception desk. • For any emergency, please contact the local operator - Phone: +81 75 751 2033; E-mail: [email protected]

Operator

Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Kenbu Co., LTD.)