Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

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.

Options

Samurai class & Mini-show

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Class, Kimono, & Mini-show

Samurai class & Show

with kimono rental
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

Lesson completion certificate
Photo shoot
English-speaking local guide/instructor
Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

[Address (for search)]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.
*Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN Bldg. to the reception desk.

End point

[Address (for search)]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.
*Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN Bldg. to the reception desk.

Additional information

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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