Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto

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Highlights of This Exclusive, Premium Samurai Experience

•Wear authentic samurai training attire, crafted in the traditional style—available only for participants of this exclusive program.

•Receive private-level instruction from skilled masters who guide you through refined kendo and sword-handling techniques.

•Practice with premium training equipment, offering a safe yet authentic feel of samurai discipline.

•Immerse yourself in a serene, elegant setting, perfect for capturing refined, film-like photos and videos.

•Discover the deeper philosophy and etiquette behind samurai culture, elevating the experience beyond simple tourism.

•Enjoy a limited, high-quality cultural workshop designed for travelers seeking something rare, immersive, and unforgettable in Kyoto.

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2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

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¥ 16,000

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What to expect

This premium samurai experience takes place in a beautifully preserved Kyoto machiya over 100 years old. Located slightly away from the busy city center, it offers rare peace and elegance, enhanced by a spacious traditional garden. Guided by skilled instructors, you’ll wear authentic training attire and learn refined sword and kendo techniques in a serene, cinematic atmosphere. Using high-quality equipment and receiving attentive instruction, you’ll enjoy a cultural immersion far beyond ordinary tourist activities—an exceptional chance to feel the true spirit of Kyoto in a historic and truly unforgettable setting.

Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto
Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear in Kyoto

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Review for: 2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

Surely a great day to remember and a highlight to our trip 教練:learned a lot about the history and culture of Japan 體驗:a good taste of Kando experience

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Honestly hands down the best thing I've done in Japan. Taka-san was an amazing instructor and the whole experience was surreal. I highly highly recommend you do it.

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loved it loved learning about the samurai and a shogun history the outfits are so fun they allow us to take photos and our coach Taka was great to meet

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Review for: 2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

I had a really fun time ! the instructor was really nice and so were the people that worked there :)). I would defo recommend to go to any of their offerings !

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An unforgettable experience! Taka's kindness in sharing his story and that of his ancestors is remarkable. He passionately explains the values and customs of the samurai in perfect English. Wearing the uniform and wielding a katana adds something special, as do the short battles. A memorable experience that I recommend 100%! Thank you for everything!

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I loved it, and the instructor was great aswell. he told us a lot about the background of samurai aswell. I did expect to cut trough bamboo aswell but we didn’t do that although I saw it on pictures, that’s why it’s a 4,5 instead of 5 stars for me. arrigato gozaimasu!

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It was extremely fun. The instructors were very helpful when it came to showing you the form and techniques and it was all around a great time.

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Review for: 2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

learned a lot about samurai, swords and discipline that surrounds it. I’d definitely recommend everyone to do this activity, they have other activities as well. it was raining when we did our activity so we didn’t get to do fun activities outside but we still enjoyed the activities done indoors.

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Review for: 2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

This was one of the highlights of our holiday, Taka the instructor is fantastic and gives you a thorough insight into what it takes to be a Samurai. Sword and Kendo instruction 2nd to none. Really enjoyable experience dressing up as Samurai and being shown how to use the sword and shinai correctly. Thank you for a brilliant experience. Dont miss this. instructor:

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Review for: 2-Hours Kendo and Samurai Experience

This was one of the best experiences while visiting Japan. Our instructor was very informational, had an amazing sense of humor and was passionate about Samurai and Kendo. my boyfriend and I loved this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.

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