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Kyoto: Sword & Zen Experience in Historic Samurai Residence

By Waraku
Free cancellation available
Price is $119 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview
  • Located in an authentic 260-year-old former samurai residence in Kyoto
  • Learn from a professional, trained instructor how to wield a sword
  • Experience the calming effects of zen meditation
  • Receive high-quality photos of the activity, sent directly to your email

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 111 Inabachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8803, Japan | Our front gate is on the street facing the elementary school. We have a curtain at the entrance with our logo and name on it.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Sword & Zen Experience in Historic Samurai Residence
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$119.28 x 1 Adult$119.28

Total
Price is $119.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Instructor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chance to wear traditional clothing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of a real samurai sword
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zen Experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos taken of you during the experience

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Chewing gum, Food and drinks, Smoking, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People over 95 years

What you can expect

Experience the Way of the Samurai in Kyoto

Step into the world of the samurai with this immersive cultural experience in the heart of Kyoto. Don traditional samurai attire and explore the rich history of Japan’s warrior class before witnessing a dynamic sword demonstration by expert instructors.

Then, try your hand at swordsmanship using a wooden practice sword, guided by skilled teachers. Once you've refined your technique, test your focus and precision by cutting through a target with a real iaitō (training sword)—an unforgettable moment that connects you directly to the discipline of the samurai.

The experience concludes with a calming Zen meditation session, designed to quiet the mind and center the spirit—reflecting the balance between inner peace and martial focus.

Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection to Japan’s cultural heritage, this hands-on journey offers insight, practice, and a lasting appreciation for the legacy of the samurai.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 111 Inabachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8803, Japan | Our front gate is on the street facing the elementary school. We have a curtain at the entrance with our logo and name on it.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan