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Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

By Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Kenbu Co., LTD.)
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $66 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Samurai Kembu Theater
    • GOZANビル Sanchōme
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sanchōme, ３５
    • 35 Sanchōme
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Samurai class & Show
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

with kimono rental
Duration: 2 hours

Price details
$85.98 x 1 Adult$85.98
Total
Price is $85.98
Until Mon, Oct 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lesson completion certificate
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo shoot
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local guide/instructor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tenugui towel (Japanese traditional towel)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Introduction to the basics, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Samurai Kembu Theater
    • GOZANビル Sanchōme
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sanchōme, ３５
    • 35 Sanchōme
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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