Kyoto
The blade work in the old capital: kendo sessions in full gear, samurai sword classes from traditional-arts masters, kenbu sword-dance shows and ninja lessons sized for families. Kyoto taught these arts for centuries; the dojos still grade your stance.
Discover the authentic Kyoto Samurai Experience—learn swordsmanship, Bushido philosophy, and Zen meditation in a traditional setting for a memorable cultural encounter.
Most Popular“The staff made us feel very welcome and explained the structure of the session well. It was a particularly cold day but they looked after us with hadwarmers and hot tea during the outdoor session. The location is not ideal and quite out the way…”
Experience real samurai culture in Kyoto with a hands-on kendo and sword activity. Dress in authentic gear, learn techniques, and create lasting memories.
“What an amazing experience!! It was extremely informative and the guides were engaging and knowledgeable. Definitely a memorable moment of my trip.”
Experience authentic samurai culture in Kyoto with this hands-on sword class. Learn techniques, dress in traditional gear, and enjoy a memorable cultural activity.
“It was informative and fun to train with swords and costumes! We learned a lot in watching the videos and the show and the costumes were awesome. We got to keep the scarf and socks which my son loved. We had enough time for pics…”
Discover the Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum with skip-the-line access. Enjoy engaging guided experiences, costume dress-up, and hands-on ninja star throwing.
“Great experience! Informative and super fun/engaging! The host was fantastic, I even got to win my own ninja star! I would recommend this experience, my husband and bro-in-law also loved it.”
Experience authentic ninja training in Kyoto with a 1-hour hands-on lesson led by a Japanese master. Fun, engaging, and perfect for all ages.
“My family enjoyed this activity. We all had fun. My 10 year old loved learning about all the Ninja weapons. Instructors spoke excellent english.”
Experience traditional ninja weapon-making in Kyoto’s historic Machiya house. Create your own shuriken or kunai with expert guidance in 2.5 hours.
“This was amazing and so much fun. Everyone was friendly and helped you every step along the way. Such a cool experience and something different to try! Definitely recommend.”
Experience Japan’s samurai culture through traditional sword dancing, demonstrations, and hands-on sword lessons at this authentic Kyoto show.
“Great chance to see samurai and kenbu in action. Plus a bit of fun sword practice at the end made it a memorable and fun experience.”
Experience authentic samurai swordsmanship in Kyoto, training with expert instructors in a real dojo. Small group, hands-on, unforgettable cultural immersion.
“This experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Jordan and John were incredibly friendly and made the day fun, while Yushin Sensei brought so much knowledge and authenticity that made everything truly special. The balance of guidance, learning, and enjoyment was perfect, and the…”
Experience authentic ninja techniques in Kyoto with a small-group, hands-on lesson led by a master. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers.
“Book this!! We brought our five children (ages 5-12) and everyone had an incredible time. We learned so many skills and so much history from Sensei, who was kind, knowledgeable, patient, and very funny! She made every lesson accessible, Read more”
Experience traditional Japanese culture with this immersive samurai class in Kyoto, learning sword techniques, wearing authentic costumes, and capturing memorable photos.
“The performers are extremely talented. Our instructor actively competes and is the 7th generation of family trained in the samurai arts. We really enjoyed the show and the lesson.”
Experience a private, authentic tea ceremony in a 300-year-old Kyoto samurai house, including sake tasting, kimono dressing, and photo ops for an unforgettable cultural journey.
“This was the best thing we did on our trip! The hosts were AMAZING, we could not recommend this more”
Experience authentic Samurai skills and culture in Kyoto with a hands-on sword and ninja experience, including museum tour, for a memorable day.
“Riku provided the best experience I’ve encountered thus far on my Japan Visit. I feel like I went through actual training to become a Samurai. I am grateful for the knowledge this museum had to offer. Thank you also to Riu for taking us on…”
Discover Kyoto’s samurai and ninja history with a guided tour including armor dressing, ninja star throwing, and expert insights—an immersive cultural experience.
“We enjoyed the tour and our guide Tepe was so kind and friendly. Thank you!”
Experience ninja skills in Kyoto with this family-friendly tour, including star-throwing, blowgun practice, and a museum visit for authentic fun.
“This was such a fun experience! The instructor was nice and everyone was very accommodating. We got there about 20 minutes past our time and we were still able to join.”
Discover the art and culture of Japan’s samurai with a 1-hour traditional show in Kyoto, including a photo session and engaging insights into history and swordsmanship.
“This was a fun show. The show used both swords and hands to teach about the samurai. After the show we got to practice both fan movements and sword movements. It is a fun night out for adults not I would also recommend it for…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.