15 Best Samurai Experiences in Kyoto

“One of the best experience I ever had starting from the welcoming with a very nice stuff The team's interaction was very excellent, the way the information was presented, and the calmness. All of these things give the experience that great value. I fell in…”

“A very good experience held in an old traditional Japanese house over 100 years old. The facilitator was a Kendo master with over 50 years of practice who taught not only various Kendo and Katana techniques, but also the history of Japan and the importance…”

“Fantastic learning experience. Individual attention. Proper training. The crew was awesome. And Kasu the trainer was great!! Lovely way to spend 1.5 hours. Recommended!”

“This is a solid museum to visit if you want to learn about the history of samurais. It’s not huge and will only take about 1-1 1/2 hours but it’s informative and the tour guides are engaging.”

“It was a very professional presentation. We learned a lot and hope the tradition will be taught to future generations!”

“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…”

“A lot if fun with my 17 year old son, who has no patience for museums or long explanations. The workshop was hands on, with a sword and costume, exactly what we needed to get a taste and some knowledge about Samurai s”

“Awesome experience where you get an insight to Japanese culture and values. The hosts are lovely and we had a great time.”

“Miu is a great guide. Really nice and insightful. Great way to learn about Samurai history and culture.”

“Very nice experience and activity for the family! We loved it and learned about the Samurai History. We did the Ninja experience only, because our daughter is younger than the allowed age, but I would have done both otherwise.”

“A must do if visiting Japan. Great show followed by hands on training and photo session. The staff was so informative and nice...we had a great time!!”

“Had a great time! The guides made it fun and made some cool action videos, excited to see them!”

“What a fun, educational and workout experience this was!! Easy to get to on the San-In line, instructor met me at the station and the dojo is less than 5mins away. Great historical learning and an introduction to the martial art. Bring a towel as…”

“Great time with Kengo! We had a lot of fun learning the basics of kendo and this will be one of the highlights of our stay in Kyoto.”

“Loved learning the etiquette and loved learning the techniques but the best was getting in all the gear. The instructor was lovely and was really informative despite not speaking much english”