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Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

5.0 · 323 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kyoto Operated by Yushinkan Co., Ltd. (株式会社勇進舘) SETO Yushin Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 45m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Practise with a zinc alloy katana in a dojo and watch a performance using two swords.

Training gear and bottled water are included; participants must be at least twelve and need moderate fitness. 4.97 from 323 reviews at €116 per person for 1h 45m.

In our comparison: #9 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €116 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Training zinc alloy katana and training gear
  • Bottled water

    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.

    Reviews

    5.0
    323 ratings
    Tripadvisor 165 · Viator 158

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 322 of 323

    Star breakdown of all 323 ratings

    5 stars
    317 · 98%
    4 stars
    5 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    1 · 0%

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    We’re located next to “Red Rock Kyoto" on Rokkaku-Dori (Rokkaku Street). You’ll see signs for our dojo out front, and the entrance is behind a blue vending machine and down a spiral staircase that has the dojo name written in mirrored characters on a blue Japanese style gate.
    Departure
    09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Yushinkan Co., Ltd. (株式会社勇進舘) SETO Yushin; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Why Choose Our Experience:
    ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience
    ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with small groups—only 6 participants per class (Disclaimer: There may be more than 6 participants if there are only a small number of parties)
    ★ Witness a powerful two-katana performance by the master—something you won’t see anywhere else

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Accessibility

    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Age rule You must be 12 years or older to participate

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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    Ranked #9 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

    From €116 per adult