--- title: "Tokyo 2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Japan" lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 139 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-2-hour-genuine-samurai-experience-kendo-in-japan/ --- # Tokyo 2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Japan **Guidekin's take:** Practise kendo with an instructor, covering basic etiquette and how to use the armour. 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 (table below). ## Overview “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 ## Before you book - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 139 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: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.81 from 139 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 133 of 139. - 5 stars: 123 (88%) - 4 stars: 10 (7%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the practical kendo training and sparring, but accounts of English instruction are mixed. **Praised:** - Realistic practice using traditional kendo clothing and armour - Learning striking techniques and trying them in sparring bouts - Explanations of kendo's history, traditions and discipline - A physical workout that participants find enjoyable **Complaints:** - Some find instructions clear, while others struggle with limited English - Some describe friendly teaching, while others find the instructor gruff or impatient - Some sessions end earlier than participants expected Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-08-21 to 2026-10-21); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Japanese hand towel - Rental of kendo armor and equipment - Professional guide/instructor - Bottled mineral water ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - 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 10~12 minutes from JR Uguisudani station North exit 4-7-2,Higashinippori,Arakawa-ku,Tokyo "誠道館" Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - Minimum age is 9 years - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - The listed price does not include a transportation expenses between each activities ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 24** | €104 | 2h | 4.81 (139) | shared | | [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | Ranked #24 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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