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Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Offered in: en, ja
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About This 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.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • 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
  • Gratuities

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Full Kenbu Lesson(1.5hour)

Kenbu Full Lesson: Samurai lesson; Includes Samurai costume; (Door open: 15 minutes before start time)

Light Lesson(1hour)

Kenbu Light Lesson(1hour): Samurai lesson; Includes samurai costume; (Door open: 15 minutes before start time)

Samurai class & Mini-show

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

Samurai class & Show

with kimono rental
Duration: 2 hours

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🚌 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.
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