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Kyoto: Sword & Zen Experience in Historic Samurai Residence

By Waraku
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$166 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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 faces the street directly across from the elementary school. You’ll see a curtain at the entrance displaying our logo and name. The gate will open 15 minutes before your scheduled experience. Please arrive as early as possible during this window so we can assist you with changing into samurai attire. We begin promptly at the scheduled start time, so all guests must arrive early enough to be fully dressed before the experience begins. If you have any concerns about finding our location, please contact us ahead of time, as we may be limited in our ability to assist on the day of your experience.
    • 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
Price details
AU$166.34 x 1 AdultAU$166.34
Total
Price is AU$166.34

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 centre 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 faces the street directly across from the elementary school. You’ll see a curtain at the entrance displaying our logo and name. The gate will open 15 minutes before your scheduled experience. Please arrive as early as possible during this window so we can assist you with changing into samurai attire. We begin promptly at the scheduled start time, so all guests must arrive early enough to be fully dressed before the experience begins. If you have any concerns about finding our location, please contact us ahead of time, as we may be limited in our ability to assist on the day of your experience.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan