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Samurai Performance in Kyoto
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket

Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket

By Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Kenbu Co., LTD.)
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $46 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Kenbu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this. stage show about 30-min at Samurai Kenbu Theatre. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks, and enjoy both traditional and new-style Kenbu performances based on historical tales from the feudal period. You can also take a simple lesson on Japanese 'katana' swords, 'sensu' folding fan.

Activity location

  • Samurai Kenbu Theater
    • 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Samurai Kenbu Theater
    • 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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Show & mini lesson(4:15pm)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

Show and Lesson(4:15pm): Show and mini lesson ;Tuesday, Saturday - 4:15pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)

Starting time: 4:15 p.m.
Price details
CA $45.93 x 1 AdultCA $45.93

Total
Price is CA $45.93
Until Tue, Dec 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWatch a Kenbu show in the first.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAfter the show, let's enjoy the mini experience with a sword and take phot.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • About 40 min. is the show part, after is mini experience part.
  • Please come down the stairs on the right side of the towards the GOZAN building to the reception desk.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes to 5 minutes prior to the start time.
  • If you wish to cancel a reservation, you must do so yourself on Viator.

Activity itinerary

Samurai Kenbu Theater
  • Admission ticket included
Make your way to Samurai Kenbu Theatre, conveniently located in city centre Kyoto. After removing your shoes and taking your seat, you’re introduced to the Japanese traditional art of Kembu through informative narration on stage. Before each demonstration, you’ll learn about the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan from the 12th to 19th century. In feudal times, samurai were said to perform Kembu to give themselves courage or to achieve mental concentration. During traditional and new-style Kenbu short performances, watch trained masters wield swords and recite short Japanese poems written by samurai before going to battle. Discover the art of folding a fan as a show of respect in Japanese culture. You can also take a simple Japanese sword experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSamurai Kenbu Theater
    • 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESamurai Kenbu Theater
    • 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F
    • 605-0005, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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