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Overview
Kenbu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this. stage show about 30-min at Samurai Kenbu Theater. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks, and enjoy both traditional and new-style Kenbu performances based on historical tales from the feudal period. This includes a simple lesson on Japanese 'katana' swords.
What's included
Watch a Kenbu show in the first.
After the show, let's enjoy the mini experience with a sword and take phot.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Samurai Kenbu Theater
Admission ticket included
Make your way to Samurai Kenbu Theater, conveniently located in downtown Kyoto. After removing your shoes and taking your seat, you’re introduced to the Japanese traditional art of Kenbu through informative narration on stage.
Before each demonstration, you’ll learn about the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan from the 12th to 19th century. In feudal times, samurai were said to perform Kembu to give themselves courage or to achieve mental concentration.
During traditional and new-style Kenbu short performances, watch trained masters wield swords and recite short Japanese poems written by samurai before going to battle. Discover the art of folding a fan as a show of respect in Japanese culture.
You can also take a simple Japanese sword experience.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Samurai Kenbu Theater
35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F, Kyoto, 605-0005, Japan
