Japan · Culture

2-Hour Samurai Kenbu Lesson and Show Experience in Kyoto

2 Hours Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Attend a show performed by Kenbu Masters
02 Get a certification and a small present
03 Learn a variety of moves with the Japanese sword
04 Practice aspects of samurai etiquette in costume

Sign up for this unique excursion to understand the general knowledge of Samurai and Samurai Kenbu. Choose your samurai costume, put it on, and practice aspects of samurai etiquette as well as basic kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword. Enjoy a full-scale show performed by Kenbu Masters, and experience how to use the folding fan if you wish.

Choose your samurai costume, put it on, and practice aspects of samurai etiquette as well as basic kenbu, including how to use the Japanese sword.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Kyoto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Samurai Kenbu Lesson and Kenbu Masters Show

Come to the reception desk at the Samurai Kenbu Theater (Kyoto) at least 5 to 15 minutes before the start time to register.
Begin your 90-minute lesson.
Then, take a 15-minute break.
Afterwards, see a 30-minute show performed by Kenbu Masters.

Note: The available slots are 09:30 am - 11:45 am and 02:30 pm - 04:45 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Samurai Kenbu Theater (Kyoto), Kenbu Masters show, samurai costume

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tabi socks
You will get a certification and a small present.

What's Not Included

Tour guide for sightseeing tours of cities, temples, shrines, etc.
Drinks and foods (please bring water for exercise).
Lodging

What to bring

Water or other beverages

Know before you go

Authentic instruction by Kenbu Master.
Please wear comfortable clothes on the day of the event.
Long tights are not recommended, as you will be required to change into tabi socks.
The instructor will teach in English.
There are also days when the event cannot be held.
Available for all age groups.
The activities are for 2 hours, and the extra 15 minutes are for travel and registration.

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