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“It was great experience we really enjoy it The crew were very nice and they really try to explain everything”
Experience real samurai culture in Kyoto with a hands-on kendo and sword activity. Dress in authentic gear, learn techniques, and create lasting memories.
“The Kendo practice lesson in Kyoto was an extraordinary experience. Already at the beginning I was allowed to put on the traditional training clothes, which immediately provided the right mood. Our trainer „Takka“ impressed not only with his strong charisma, but also with his heartfelt…”
Experience authentic samurai culture in Kyoto with this hands-on sword class. Learn techniques, dress in traditional gear, and enjoy a memorable cultural activity.
“This is a fun, quirky and unique activity that is guaranteed to produce some pretty awesome photos!”
Discover the Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum with skip-the-line access. Enjoy engaging guided experiences, costume dress-up, and hands-on ninja star throwing.
“Jasmine was a great tour guide. She knew a lot of information about the castle and palace. Tour was the right length and very interesting.”
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.
“Awesome Ninja experience 🥷 dress up in proper Ninja clothing and learn to walk like a ninja, use a sword throw ninja stars! Instructor was amazing and really funny and informative. Awesome time”
Experience traditional ninja weapon-making in Kyoto’s historic Machiya house. Create your own shuriken or kunai with expert guidance in 2.5 hours.
“. Our guide was fun and provided lots of interesting information about Ninja history. And the fact that you end up with a cool souvenir makes this a great activity.”
Experience Japan’s samurai culture through traditional sword dancing, demonstrations, and hands-on sword lessons at this authentic Kyoto show.
“The show was amazing very entertaining and informative. It was also very dramatic and the people involved were very passionate about Kembu and we learnt a lot. We felt very welcome the people were kind and funny and put us at ease during the learning…”
Experience authentic samurai swordsmanship in Kyoto, training with expert instructors in a real dojo. Small group, hands-on, unforgettable cultural immersion.
“We had an amazing time! The experience feels very authentic as you are training in an actual dojo! You can see all of the names of the students on the back wall on wooden plaques. Do not get sucked into the tourist trap experiences… come…”
Experience authentic ninja techniques in Kyoto with a small-group, hands-on lesson led by a master. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers.
“It was better than expected. Learned a lot and it was interesting. I would have liked to know more of it's history”
Experience traditional Japanese culture with this immersive samurai class in Kyoto, learning sword techniques, wearing authentic costumes, and capturing memorable photos.
“Went with my partner and had a fun time throughout! Enjoyed the session being only for a small group (there was only one other couple at our timeslot). The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
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.
“We loved the samurai activity where we learned from Ken about the history and actions of the samurai. It felt like an authentic experience. Nobu did a great job at keeping everyone engaged with the museum tour. We unfortunately had diRead more”
Discover Kyoto’s samurai and ninja history with a guided tour including armor dressing, ninja star throwing, and expert insights—an immersive cultural experience.
“It was a good experience and the ninja star throwing was a fun way to end the tour”
Experience ninja skills in Kyoto with this family-friendly tour, including star-throwing, blowgun practice, and a museum visit for authentic fun.
“Had a great time here! Very informative - we learned a lot about ninjas and Samurais. Had a lot of fun learning how to throw shuriken throwing stars and use blow darts.”
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.
“As much as I loved the Kenbu performance, and think I would prefer to something a little more interactive next time.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.