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 is very knowledgeable and friendly, we felt welcomed from the start. A very insightful and fun experience!”
Experience real samurai culture in Kyoto with a hands-on kendo and sword activity. Dress in authentic gear, learn techniques, and create lasting memories.
“Fantastic day. Was great to hear about the history and culture. The room felt a little dusty and worn , this was maybe the only thing that could be improved. Regardless would highly recommend.”
Experience authentic samurai culture in Kyoto with this hands-on sword class. Learn techniques, dress in traditional gear, and enjoy a memorable cultural activity.
“Dressing in traditional wear and learning sword techniques and tradition”
Discover the Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum with skip-the-line access. Enjoy engaging guided experiences, costume dress-up, and hands-on ninja star throwing.
“Fantastic experience and very interesting learning the history of ninja and samurai. Our 6 year old son loved the ninja star throwing, looking at all the different costumes and weapons. He was so happy he could dress up as a ninja and get photRead more”
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.
“Absolutely brilliant experience! I definitely recommend it and Taka is excellent!”
Experience Japan’s samurai culture through traditional sword dancing, demonstrations, and hands-on sword lessons at this authentic Kyoto show.
“Phenomenal Stage Art of the Samurai. Truly graceful, sensitive and brutal at the same time. Enchanting experience. Especially for those who are interested in Japanese Cultural Evolution.”
Experience authentic samurai swordsmanship in Kyoto, training with expert instructors in a real dojo. Small group, hands-on, unforgettable cultural immersion.
“loved the history and attention to tradition … nice routine and caring teachers… also liked the traditional dress and katana”
Experience authentic ninja techniques in Kyoto with a small-group, hands-on lesson led by a master. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers.
“Amazing experience! Kids had so much fun and the instructor was awesome. It was a lot of hands on. My kids are 10,8,6 and it was so cool.”
Experience traditional Japanese culture with this immersive samurai class in Kyoto, learning sword techniques, wearing authentic costumes, and capturing memorable photos.
“Fantastic class. Could not recommend any more. My partner and I were the only couple in addition another group of 9 that was playing around a bit more than wanting to learn. They noticed this and near the latter 30 minutes, pulled us aside into…”
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.
“You simply will not find a more fascinating, enjoyable, and culturally and historically rich experience in Kyoto than this one! Our group of four adults was absolutely mesmerized by the authentic tea ceremony (conducted by a tea master who had studied for fourteen years to…”
Experience authentic Samurai skills and culture in Kyoto with a hands-on sword and ninja experience, including museum tour, for a memorable day.
“What a wonderful experience! I reached the meetup point a bit late, and subsequently arrived at the event location when everyone had already received the basic instructions and were suited up. The instructor was still extremely gracious, and Read 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.
“Great fun. This was a 1 hour ninja experience followed by a tour of their museum which is located in another building. I think this was the perfect amount of time to learn the history of ninjas along with their tools. It was great fun…”
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.
“Loved the demonstration and learning about Samarui. The narration was very good The interactive session was lots of fun”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.