---
title: Kyoto 2 Hours Genuine Kendo / Samurai Experience In Japan
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 104
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 71
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-2-hours-genuine-kendo-samurai-experience-in-japan/
---

# Kyoto 2 Hours Genuine Kendo / Samurai Experience In Japan

**Guidekin's take:** Learn kendo etiquette and practise in armour with an instructor guiding you through the basics. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: JR Hanazono station "North" exit（JR…
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €104 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SAMURAI TRIP
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.99 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 71.

- 5 stars: 70 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Free Kendo towel
- All Kendo Equipment

## Not included

- Hotel pickup/drop off
- Food

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 10:00
- 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

JR Hanazono station "North" exit（JR 花園駅北口）
※About 15minutes from Kyoto Station by JR Sagano Line（JR 嵯峨野線）
※Since we'll be wearing Kendo wear and taking sign board, our guests will be able to find us easily. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| 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](/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 |
| [Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor](/japan/kyoto/tours/become-a-samurai-movie-star-in-kyoto-by-filming-with-a-real-actor/?format=md) | €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.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-samurai-culture/?format=md

## More in Kyoto

- All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md
- This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/kyoto-2-hours-genuine-kendo-samurai-experience-in-japan/

Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md