Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Kyoto adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Please wear clothes suited for exercise and moving around
- On the day of the event, please come to the first basement floor from the stairs on the right side of the GOZAN building.
- Please arrive 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to the start time.
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Full Kenbu Lesson(1.5hour)
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Kenbu Full Lesson: Samurai lesson; Includes Samurai costume; (Door open: 15 minutes before start time) - Samurai class & Mini-show
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Class, Kimono, & Mini-show - Samurai class & Show
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with kimono rental
Duration: 2 hours - Light Lesson(1hour)
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Kenbu Light Lesson(1hour): Samurai lesson; Includes samurai costume; (Door open: 15 minutes before start time)
Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Lesson completion certificate
- Photo shoot
- English-speaking local guide/instructor
- Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- 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 5 Stars based on 184 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
[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-kenbu.jp
