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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.
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Kyoto Samurai Experience
Ratings & Reviews
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Really fun!
KaraS255, Sept 2025
My husband and I had a great time doing the Samurai experience. We learned about the house and the Samurai, a very old katana and short sword and did a zen meditation before we were able to practice and use the swords ourselves. Of course it is touristy but was a really cool experience and would recommend.
Great experience to all...
TAL_L, Sept 2025
Great experience to all family - adults and children. Highly recommended ! Attentive staff. We learnt alot.
Fun Samurai Experience in Kyoto
LarsieB, Sept 2025
If you're interested in Samurai's and Japanese history, and particularly swords this is a good Kyoto activity. We stopped by The Kyoto Samurai Experience after attending a Green Tea Kimono ceremony (both are in fairly close proximity to each other). Not to stereotype here but the guys in our group really enjoyed this event. Our tour guide was welcoming and friendly, and had a good sense of humor as he lead us through the exhibits and talked us through the history. There were interesting Samurai exhibits and some hands on activities during, and at the end of the tour (from memory this activity was about 60 - 90 minutes long). We organized and bought our tickets online before traveling to Japan.
Great Experience
malcolmhP1637QG, Sept 2025
Went with family and really enjoyed the experience. It was professionally run and definitely would recommend it to others.
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.