Japan · SAMURAI & NINJA EXPERIENCES IN KYOTO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 samurai & ninja experiences in Kyoto justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Practice sword basics in a Kyoto samurai house, wear a kimono, learn Bushido and Zen, and leave with photos and calm in 1 hour 45.
“It was great experience we really enjoy it The crew were very nice and they really try to explain everything”
Kyoto kendo and samurai workshop in a 120-year-old machiya, with full uniform, safe sword training, and instructor photos in 2 hours.
“This is an unbelievable experience! It’s not pretend; it’s the real, authentic experience! We spent as a family outside in the courtyard as the snow was starting to fall. We felt like we were in a movie scene. If you love learning about culture and experiencing the real samurai, this is the trip to book!”
Learn Kyoto Kenbu in a small group, from bowing and katana draw drills to costume photos and a short sword dance performance.
“The activity was amazing! Everyone that worked there was so friendly. Dressing up and getting to use the samurai swords was a great experience. The main guide that showed us how to use the swords was also hilarious which made the experience even better! Would DEFINITELY recommend!”
Skip-the-line Samurai Ninja Museum Kyoto tour with armor trials, shuriken throwing, and sword photos, guided in about an hour.
“Our tour ( I forgot his name)guide did an amazing explanation about the history of Ninja. His good he knows what his doing. Fun experience.”
A 1-hour Kyoto dojo ninja class for beginners, with small-group training, stealth basics, and safe practice with sword, kunai, shuriken, and darts.
“This was an amazing experience fir my son, wife and I. The ninja master/instructor was excellent and also spoke very good English. It’s a great way to experience a bit of history of Japan while learning a few ninja’s skills.”
Forge a real-steel ninja shuriken or kunai in Kyoto. Wear traditional gear, engrave kanji, blacken, and take it home.
“my family got so involved in the whole process, thank you for a great experience”
Watch Kyoto Kenbu sword dance with English samurai storytelling, then try a short katana lesson and optional fan moves in 1 hour.
“A great learning experience about Samurai and entertaining performance.”
Train with modern-day Musashi in Kyoto’s real dojo, dress in samurai gear, learn draw and kata, then watch a powerful two-katana performance.
“If you are visiting Kyoto, you must book this amazing experience! You will have a blast learning samurai techniques, practicing them with a master and trainer, and watching both the master and trainer show off their skills and knowledge. My wife and I had an absolute blast! Yushin and Jordan were knowledgeable, incredibly talented, engaging, fun, funny, and really good teachers! Do yourself a favor and sign up for this experience! You will love it!!!”
Train with a Japanese master in Kyoto. Learn breathing, meditation, and real ninja weapons in a small group, with ninja clothing included.
“Loved it. Very informative and our sensai was patient and funny. We also got to engage with authentic weapons, not toys and did a bunch of different activities ninja would do beginning with meditation which was a nice touch. Top tier experience!”
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