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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Kenbu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this. stage show about 30-min at Samurai Kenbu Theater. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks, and enjoy both traditional and new-style Kenbu performances based on historical tales from the feudal period. You can also take a simple lesson on Japanese 'katana' swords, 'sensu' folding fan.
Watch a Kenbu show in the first.
After the show, let's enjoy the mini experience with a sword and take phot.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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Samurai Kenbu Theater, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Samurai Kenbu Theater, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Make your way to Samurai Kenbu Theater, conveniently located in downtown Kyoto. After removing your shoes and taking your seat, you’re introduced to the Japanese traditional art of Kembu through informative narration on stage.
Before each demonstration, you’ll learn about the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan from the 12th to 19th century. In feudal times, samurai were said to perform Kembu to give themselves courage or to achieve mental concentration.
During traditional and new-style Kenbu short performances, watch trained masters wield swords and recite short Japanese poems written by samurai before going to battle. Discover the art of folding a fan as a show of respect in Japanese culture.
You can also take a simple Japanese sword experience.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
About 40 min. is the show part, after is mini experience part.
Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward the GOZAN building to the reception desk.
Please arrive 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to the start time.
If you wish to cancel a reservation, you must do so yourself on Viator.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
deborahluton
09 Jun 2024
Great hour..fab show, . Good sword skills, English speaking hosts were interesting. Great costumes, I liked trying the weird at end too
824chantelleb
15 May 2024
I must say this was an epic experience and performance!! I had no idea what to expect when I booked this event, but was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the skill put on display! It was definitely a highlight from our time in Kyoto! The samurai were very immersive throughout the entire show!
Debra_P
06 Apr 2024
This was a fun show. The show used both swords and hands to teach about the samurai. After the show we got to practice both fan movements and sword movements. It is a fun night out for adults not I would also recommend it for families.
This tour in
Japan
is organized by
Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Ke
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