Costume rental and filming on your camera are included; transport is excluded and bad weather can move filming indoors. 5 from 144 reviews at €115 per person for 1h 10m.
In our comparison: #3 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €115 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 144 of 144
Star breakdown of all 144 ratings
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Myokaku-ji Temple, a historic main temple of the Nichiren sect once visited by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, provides the majestic setting where GOAT Trip offers a truly unique samurai experience.
Within its majestic grounds, learn authentic samurai sword fighting directly from an active samurai actor.
Practice real sword techniques and be filmed by a professional actor, becoming the star of your own period drama.
Even if you’re a bit shy or don’t usually like being in the spotlight, this experience welcomes you with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of history while acting out a scene from a movie.
Create unforgettable memories in Kyoto with this one-of-a-kind samurai experience.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 17 | €115 | 1h 10m | 5.0 (144) | shared |
| Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch | €99 | 4h 30m | 4.98 (597) | shared |
Ranked #3 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €139, median €104; typical length 2h. 4 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences