Kyoto Samurai Sword Fighting Experience

Summary

The Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto is a unique, experience-based museum that lets you get up close and personal with history. Our Samurai Sword Training for Adults is designed to give you a crash course and more in-depth training with an introduction to the Iaido technique.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The Kyoto sword fighting lesson is offered everyday at the Samurai and Ninja Museum of Japan Kyoto. This is the only samurai sword experience in Kyoto where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it.

What’s included?

  • A hands on lesson about the basics of iaido. I aido is a form of martial arts that increases self-awareness and teaches the techniques of responding to a sudden attack by a sword

  • A free tour of Samurai and Ninja Museum of Japan Kyoto

  • Wearing a Hakama or kimono (this is optional)

  • Watching a samurai kenbu show before the lesson

  • Watching a samurai test cutting (tameshigiri) show before the lesson

  • Posing with swords in front of a studio or samura-themed backgrounds

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya Kyoto

About operator:

Geisha artifacts and displays. geisha tours. We also provide geisha experiences

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