Armour and equipment rental, water and a hand towel are included; you need a high fitness level, and bookings require at least two people aged nine or older. 4.81 from 139 reviews at €104 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #24 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, 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 7 November 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 133 of 139
Star breakdown of all 139 ratings
Reviewers value the practical kendo training and sparring, but accounts of English instruction are mixed.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (21 August 2024 to 21 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
“Kendo” is about swordsmanship, a traditional Japanese martial arts skill of the Samurai, the path of the sword in Japan.
You can practice Kendo, “Unify your spirits”,”Manners”, and “Lifelong Kendo”.
These three benefits can be created as a kendo. Please feel free to touch it.
The experience allows you to work with a Kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand way.
From basic etiquette skills of “Kendo” to learning about and using armor, you will be provided a varied Kendo experience that is perfect for a first visit to Japan.
▼Highlight
・Samurai culture instruction
・Practical guidance by over 20 years of Kendo experience guide
・Hitting to instructors
・Combat game
・Guide demonstration
・Free Japanese Kendo towel
・Acceptable 2~over 100 people
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #24 of 24 | €104 | 2h | 4.81 (139) | shared |
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Ranked #24 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops