Itinerary
This is an excellent chance for visitors to get a firsthand look into the world of the samurai. Get a glimpse into the philosophies of Bushido, the way of the warrior, and try your hand at wielding a real katana. Afterwards, practice some inward reflection with Zen meditation, used by the samurai to calm their minds during battle.
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Kyoto Samurai Experience/Waraku, 111 Inabachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8803, Japan
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Comfortable clothes
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Theonlyonespower
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : 674pip
We had both the samurai plus museum tour.
The samurai group had 12….far too big and was really overpriced.
Our hotel nearby had a better experience and not so touristy.
The museum guide wore a mask and spoke so rapidly, no one could truly understand him.
Please choose carefully as these were both a rip off.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : bassamsofta
Such an awesome experience and the people there were extremely friendly and helpful. Learning to be a samurai was an incredible feeling. Thank you
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Maria_D
I was expecting a pretty cheesy experience, but this experience was put together with a lot of care. The samurai mansion is legit (and gorgeous). The staff are knowledgeable and extremely nice. The Iaido trainers were super cool and patient with us tourists, and have some impressive chops. Along the way you get a mini history lesson about the samurai and the old house. There is a mini meditation session at the end, and a bit of a talk about the importance of meditation to iaido and the samurai. We would def recommend and come back.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : wterry2
Excellent experience. Added bonus they take photos for you during the experience. Especially enjoyed the zen meditation at the end!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : frohandjj2
Excellent afternoon spent in Kameoka. Fun & informative activity to do with a teenager. Instructor was patient and kind.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Andrew_D
It was a lot of fun to get to wield a sword and chop a tatami mat! I will say the whole experienced felt a bit like a factory, it wasn't as authentic nor as personal an experience as some of the other things we did in Japan. It just felt like they churn people through the experience. But they did do a good job of giving us some history and info about the house and samurais, and the meditation at the end was very nice. I would have loved more time with the wooden practice sword, maybe a bit more time learning about the practice of wielding a Japanese sword instead of all the time spent in the other rooms. Overall, was a good experience, a bit over-priced, but I'm glad we did it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : L7119IAemmac
Learning about the history of the Samurai was fascinating, well explained by native English translators. Won’t spoil the surprise but it’s exactly what you need to do when in Kyoto, whether you’re an adult or a child this experience caters to all ages !
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Kafisanders
This was a very fun experience to have with my teenage nephew. And it is just that an experience! I'd recommend this tour if you're into Samurai, want to learn about history or if you want to hold a Katana. It's just long enough and keeps you engaged the whole time.
You do use an actual sword and are instructed by experts. That alone would have been enough, but the other elements are also wonderful. I appreciated learning about the location of the experience and the relationship between the history of the place and the owner, along with the team operating the experience.
I randomly selected this tour and I'm very glad I did! My nephew loved it!
I would recommend this for teens that can take and act on instructions well. It also involves being quiet and sitting still for what it is worth.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Lane_K
I promise you, you won't regret booking this once in a lifetime experience - by far our favorite part our of 2 week Japan trip. It was SO interesting and insightful learning about the history of the samurai, watching an expert use the katana sword then teaching us how to properly hold one and cut bamboo! I love how it's a small group and intimate, rather than it being 15+ people. They allowed us to record and take videos on our phones and they also took professional pics on a camera that they emailed to us hours later which was a huge pro seeming as I'm always capturing memories. I'm STILL doing + showing the proper technique on how to hold a katana sword to my friends and family, lol. 10/10 recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
