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“My husband and our son had a great time at this class. They both had lots of fun spending quality time together. Thank you 🙏🏻 highly recommended.”
Experience real samurai culture in Kyoto with a hands-on kendo and sword activity. Dress in authentic gear, learn techniques, and create lasting memories.
“It was a very good experience, from the start to the end. Taka-san was very knowledgable and experience. He was very patience and approachable and made the whole activity meaningful and enjoyable. The studio was very authentic cause it is a dojo. It gives you…”
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 a pleasure! The staff were very service minded and made sure all of the participants got pictures taken. It was also really cool to learn about and use a katana. Sensei Kashin was very humble and patient with us. Great experience!”
Discover the Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum with skip-the-line access. Enjoy engaging guided experiences, costume dress-up, and hands-on ninja star throwing.
“My husband and sons really enjoyed the activity. They described it as educational, hands-on, and fun.”
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.
“Fantastic experience! Our tour guide was Sho and he was awesome. He was an expert on ninja history and we learnt so much. His communication was very easy to understand, he had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed practising all the manoeuvres and…”
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 a ton of fun, Taka was amazing and it’s truly worth doing.”
Experience Japan’s samurai culture through traditional sword dancing, demonstrations, and hands-on sword lessons at this authentic Kyoto show.
“it was very interesting hearing the samurai historie. it was a bit difficult to understand what was told, but the performance was incredible. It was fun that the man who was the one supposed to die was also adding some humor into the story it…”
Experience authentic samurai swordsmanship in Kyoto, training with expert instructors in a real dojo. Small group, hands-on, unforgettable cultural immersion.
“This was the genuine experience at an actual dojo we were looking for. Yushin sensei and Jordan were both very personable and professional; they created an environment where we could enjoy ourselves and engage seriously. Class Read more”
Experience authentic ninja techniques in Kyoto with a small-group, hands-on lesson led by a master. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers.
“We all had a blast (two 21 year olds and two 50-somethings)! We learned quite a bit and loved being instructed on the technical aspects. We laughed a lot and enjoyed our instructor’s teaching style, patience and humor. Highly recommend if you want to bring…”
Experience traditional Japanese culture with this immersive samurai class in Kyoto, learning sword techniques, wearing authentic costumes, and capturing memorable photos.
“Great experience! This is a must do if you have time in Kyoto. This really is a class and you will learn how to hold the sword ,pull out the sword, and strike and thrust. We did this with seven family members and really enjoyed…”
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.
“Great intimate tea ceremony experience. 10/10 recommend doing this. This was private and very informative, hand’s on experience, loved to see the traditional values and process of making matcha tea, recieving and learning about the culture. the sake tasting was also excellent with high quality…”
Experience authentic Samurai skills and culture in Kyoto with a hands-on sword and ninja experience, including museum tour, for a memorable day.
“Really enjoyed the experience however I agree with other reviewers that it was a bit disjointed. First you go and do the samurai training and sword cutting, which was really great, then (in a different building about three minutes away) the museum tour, and finally…”
Discover Kyoto’s samurai and ninja history with a guided tour including armor dressing, ninja star throwing, and expert insights—an immersive cultural experience.
“Miu is a great guide. Really nice and insightful. Great way to learn about Samurai history and culture.”
Experience ninja skills in Kyoto with this family-friendly tour, including star-throwing, blowgun practice, and a museum visit for authentic fun.
“This was a fun experience! Our kids had a blast! Who doesn’t love throwing stars and blow darts. It was fun to learn more about ninjas and Samurai’s.”
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.
“Take your shoes off to enter have two types of chairs low to grown and normal. Performance was really good. Taking pictures afterwards was fun”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.