2 hours
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Overview
Try your hand at samurai life on this small-group samurai experience in Kyoto. Your guide will explain all things samurai, including dress, zen meditation, the philosophy of Bushido, and how to use a martial arts training sword.
Easily meet your guide and group at the departure point. Then change into a traditional kimono and start to practice swordsmanship.
You can choose from either a morning or afternoon session, based on your itinerary. No matter which time of day, you’ll come away from the experience having learned the way of the warrior.
Operated by
Kyoto Samurai Experience
Ratings & Reviews
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Good fun
Jet48666343906, Jul 2026
Good fun in an interesting historical setting
Amazing experience
Shashank P, Jul 2026
Amazing experience highly recommend - so great and kid friendly too!!
Master Shogun
harrysm11, Jul 2026
Great experience! We highly recommend this experience interactive and informative. Exceptional!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation. We appreciate you coming to visit us!
Samurai Experience
tenneillem642, Jul 2026
Our family of 5, 2 adults and 3 teenagers 17, 15, 12, all loved this experience. It was well organised, staff super friendly, timing was just right, interesting and everyone loved being able to learn how to use the samurai sword. A highlight of our holiday! Would recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your whole family enjoyed the experience hope it has become a great memory for all of you.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Zen meditation experience
- Photos of the activity
- Professional instructor
- Use of a martial arts training sword
Additional Information
- 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have questions about accessibility, please send us a message and we will be happy to help.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear for an athletic activity
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Rescheduling may be possible, depending on availability, but is not allowed within 24 hours of your scheduled session.
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.