Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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.

What's included

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

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Tour available in your selected language

    Japanese
    English

    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

    Location

    Departure point

    Sanchōme, 35, 35, Kyoto, 605-0005
    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

    Sanchōme, 35, 35, Kyoto, 605-0005

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