Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Experience — Katana, Shuriken & Uniform

"My family and I did today and had a brilliant time! The guide - HaiHei? - was amazing! Very knowledgable on Kendo and gave us the history of it and the start. The instructions were clear and he gave us plenty of time to take photos of each other. Because it’s a little bit further out it does feel like a real adventure to get there and complete! Would absolutely recommend!"

"My friends and I arrived for the experience with little to no knowledge of the ways of Kendo and samurai. We really enjoyed ourselves with learning some basics in relation to those arts. The uniform was a nice touch to learn about and how to wear as well. Our instructor was a brilliant teacher and also had a great sense of humour who also taught us some terminology and theory behind Kendo and Samurai. I would highly recommend this experience."

"Very enriching in terms of both learning the way of the Samurai as well as practicing some of the basic first steps. Highly recommended."

"My son and husband did this class and had a great time. The knowledge of the host was obvious and he obviously enjoys what he does. Would recommend for anyone wanting a samurai experience that has authenticity attached."

"Great activity for all ages, really loved learning more about the history of the samurai and getting to practice with a katana! I was hoping there was a point where my partner and I got to battle with full gear but it was just practice."

"So pleased we did this . Session was informative and fun and the host had a great lighthearted manner that got the information across in a way that you took it all in . Being able to try out the uniform and basic technique was a great experience"

"Taka was great!! Couldn’t have asked for a better teacher honestly, his knowledge was great and he made it a very enjoyable experience. Thank you! :))"

"Taka is simply the best possible teacher. He provided us with an interesting theoretical overview of the art of the samurai and Kendo, and subsequently guided us through the practical session. Everything was wonderful."

"this was so fun and informative! yes, it’s very much a tourist activity but at least we got to learn about kendo fighting and samurais while wearing cool gear. thanks studio nin!"

"This class was super fun and was such an enjoyable time for my husband and I. We learned so much and got to take so many great photos. Our instructor was so much fun."

"Another great experience. HIlarious host who really made us feel welcome. A long trek to get there so be prepared!"

"Superb, very informative and engaging in Kendo martial arts. Learn about the history of the Samuria, respect and honour the fighting discipline."

"A unique experience with someone from a shogun line. Awesome."

"Outstanding experience! The historical knowledge receieved was everything & alot of fun practicing kendo skills! worth a booking! wonderful host! He is a great guy!"

"Great experience! You learn a lot about the Japanese culture from the history of samurai. Furthermore you get to do some very cool kendo training with equipment on. The guide was super knowledgeable, friendly and funny. I definitely recommend this as a cultural experience. If going in the colder months I can recommend putting on a good base layer and warm socks as it is quite chilly in the dojo. And you also practice the training outside ."

"excellent experience,!"

"Fantastic!! Do not miss this one"

"the history was fascinating. there could be larger size gee's for the big men"

"Taka è una forza della natura! L'esperienza è stata formativa, perché abbiamo imparato tanto sui samurai e sull'arte della spada, ma soprattutto divertente, perché abbiamo praticato un vero combattimento! Peccato per la location un po' fuori mano ma davvero, un'esperienza impagabile ❤️"