All kendo equipment, a towel and bottled water are included; moderate fitness is required and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.99 from 71 reviews at €104 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #8 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €104 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★: 71 of 71
Star breakdown of all 71 ratings
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You can experience working with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy-to-understand way. You will be provided a varied kendo experience that is perfect for a first visit to Japan from basic etiquette skills of kendo to learning about and using armor.
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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 · #8 of 17 | €104 | 2h | 4.99 (71) | 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 |
| Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor | €115 | 1h 10m | 5.0 (144) | shared |
Ranked #8 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