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title: Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 116
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 323
duration_minutes: 105
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/samurai-training-with-modern-day-musashi-in-kyoto/
---

# Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We’re located next to “Red Rock Kyoto"…
- 7 start times: between 09:00 and 16:30
- Age rule: You must be 12 years or older to participate

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €116 per person
- Duration: 1h 45m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 323 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Yushinkan Co., Ltd. (株式会社勇進舘) SETO Yushin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.97 from 323 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 322 of 323.

- 5 stars: 317 (98%)
- 4 stars: 5 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Training zinc alloy katana and training gear
- Bottled water

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30
- 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

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.

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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be 12 years or older to participate

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 17** | €116 | 1h 45m | 4.97 (323) | 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 #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.

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