Authentic Dojo: Train Like a Samurai in the City

Experience the thrill of samurai sword test-cutting in Kyoto. Embrace your inner samurai spirit as you wear authentic hakama or samurai armor and wield a real sword to cut tatami mats.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM with EXPERIENCE - IMPORTANT UPDATE (see below)
    Dress Like a Samurai: Begin your journey by donning the traditional Samurai hakama. Feel the history and honor in every fold of this iconic attire.
    Learn Iaido Techniques: Under the guidance of skilled instructors, master the basic Iaido techniques with a replica sword….
What's Included
  • Free museum ticket and samurai history tour
  • Feel like a real samurai
  • Convenient location and affordable
  • Once in a lifetime experience
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Authentic Dojo Environment in a Convenient Location: Train in a traditional dojo setting that transports you back in time, all while being easily accessible from the heart of the city.
Free History Tour at the Samurai & Ninja Museum Included: Enhance your experience with a complimentary tour that delves into the rich history of the Samurai. Explore…

Location
SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM with EXPERIENCE
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Meganjmharvey
Aug 20, 2024
Must do - My husband loved it and it was great that our toddler son (who was too young to do it) and I could watch from the sides.
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597benoitg
Aug 13, 2024
Samurai experience - Great experience with Takto. Highly recommended! Very interesting museum, fantastic ninja and samurai experience! Even in pairs is to be done!
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Road57927887153
Aug 11, 2024
Takto is amazing - Great fun and an excellent interesting lesson on Japanese samurai history, Takto was very entertaining. Throwing stars were incredibly fun. 10/10
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Kirstyhx4472qn
Jul 28, 2024
Wonderful! Don’t miss! - An absolutely wonderful experience Taki the professional guide was amazing and we loved the ninja star competition!!
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Lightpacker717217
Jul 26, 2024
Must do in Kyoto - Yama-san was a great instructor and Shinya gave an interesting introduction to the Samurai history Overall highly recommend this experience
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Umer
Jul 8, 2024
3 in one experience - Samurai training, history of samurais, and ninja star throwing experience. Must try if in Kyoto!! - Amazing Yama Sensei who taught us the fundamentals of the way of samurai and the usage of a katana. He was patient with all the participants and actively training us. After the samurai experience, we got to take some photos at the dojo also which was really cool. This lasted for about 45 minutes or so, and you can take videos at your expense, but be respectful of others around as time is ticking. After the samurai experience came the samurai museum tour where there were 3 sections. The history of Japan in terms of the hierarchical system, the showcasing of the samurai armours along with the historical katanas and the progression of military weapons in time, and introduction to some historical figures in time. (Around 20 minutes) Lastly, there was a ninja star shooting experience where you get to throw mimicked ninja star. (Around 15 minutes) After you are done with all of this, you get to dress in made-up samurai outfits and can take some cool phoots to keep as memorabilia. :)
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Voodoochilli77
Jul 7, 2024
Family fun building kihon - Very light hearted and friendly experience with great staff. Using the wooden swords and throwing the shuracan were the highlights
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581erikm
Jul 3, 2024
Ninja warrior - Great experience good for kids. They really enjoyed the throwing and dressing up . I would recommend it to families . 5 stars
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Jnaneshwar_d
May 30, 2024
What a wonderful... - 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 accommodated me into the class. He gave me solo instructions while ensuring others were getting ready to try the sword cutting experience. The instructions were right on point, since I sliced through the tatami mat like butter, one of the high points of my Japan travel! The best thing was when I was not satisfied with the angle of the sword after the (perfect cut) cut and was rambling on about how I should have had more control at the end of the swing. Sensei simply said - "A samurai does not speak". Loved it :) Thanks for a wonderful experience!
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Calgaryontheedge
May 22, 2024
A fun and entertaining experience. Get in touch with your inner samurai. - The samurai tour at the museum was very informative and entertaining with Kazu as our guide. He took us through highlights and the battle of Sekigahara and the final samurai battle during the Meiji era. The ninja star competition was fun too. Thank you to Kiryu for your lesson on throwing ninja stars. Our adult son and daughter had a great time doing the samurai sword cutting experience. Everyone in the group had to listen and follow Yama-san’s instructions carefully as you are holding a very sharp samurai sword. It was a great experience and we (parents) were allowed to observe and film the sword cutting.
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From $78
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).