Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket

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.

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 Kembu 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.

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Approximately 40 minutes of the hour will be the show part, followed by the mini experience part.
• Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN building to the reception desk.
• Please arrive 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to the start time.
• If you wish to cancel a reservation, you must do so yourself on Viator.

• Show & mini lesson(4:15pm)
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  Show and Lesson(4:15pm): Show and mini lesson ;Tuesday, Saturday – 4:15pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)

• 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

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•[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: info@samurai-kembu.jp



Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Kenbu Co., LTD.).
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 100 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.