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title: Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 115
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 144
duration_minutes: 70
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/become-a-samurai-movie-star-in-kyoto-by-filming-with-a-real-actor/
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# Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

**Guidekin's take:** Practise samurai sword techniques with an actor at Myokaku-ji Temple and be filmed in your own period scene. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please gather at the “Myokaku-ji Dojo”…
- 8 start times: between 09:50 and 19:40
- Age rule: Children under 6 years old are not allowed to…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €115 per person
- Duration: 1h 10m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 144 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: GOATtrip
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 09:50, 11:40, 12:00, 13:30, 14:10, 16:00, 17:50, 19:40
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 144 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 144 of 144.

- 5 stars: 144 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Rental Costumes
- Indemnity insurance specified by us
- Photo Download Service
- Photography and video recording (with customer's camera)

## Not included

- Transportation to and from the site

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:50, 11:40, 12:00, 13:30, 14:10, 16:00, 17:50, 19:40
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please gather at the “Myokaku-ji Dojo” to the left after entering the main gate of Myokaku-ji Temple.
*There are several temples named ”Myokaku-ji” in Kyoto City.
If you are coming by taxi, please make sure to check the address in advance.


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed to participate.
- English audio guide provided.(Samurai are trying to study English.)
- Depending on the weather, it may not be taken in the precincts, but may be taken indoors (dojo).
- If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to participate, as it could inconvenience other guests.
- If any equipment, including swords or costumes, is damaged, you may be required to pay for the repairs.

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| 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](/japan/kyoto/tours/ninja-2-hour-hands-on-lesson-by-japanese-master-in-kyoto-medium/?format=md) | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| [Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch](/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-zen-meditation-garden-tour-at-a-zen-temple-with-lunch/?format=md) | €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.

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