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Samurai Kembu Performance in Kyoto - Evening -
**Notification of temporary closure of Samurai Kenbu Show from April to May
Due to coronavirus, we decided to temporarily decrease our business.
We inform that we will close the Samurai Kenbu Show for a while, and will accept only lesson programs.
As for customers who made a booking for the show, we will contact in person to request to change programs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.
We wish the situation will normalize sooner.
Meeting Point
Our theater
1-hour Samurai performance of Kembu in Kyoto
Watch demonstrations of the traditional art of Kembu and discover the practices of the samurai
Learn about the responsibility of carrying a samurai sword, traditionally given to young warriors during feudal times
See traditional tales played out on stage and hear informative narration (All English)
At the end of Performanse, Take your own photo with a performer
Ending Point
Our theater
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Tour Important Information
Please arrive at the theater at least 5 minutes before the show time.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kyoto Tour Reviews
Eric M.
Samurai Kembu School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day - 1 hour 30 min. -
“Authentic Samurai Dojo Experience”
Nice staff, knew English fairly well, and great teachers. It was fun being a samurai for a day and learning Kenbu (sword dancing) as well as the history of the samurai. They even taught me the folding fan, that was so cool. One of the lady instructors took me up on stage and shown me how they performed the Kenbu dance and guided me on how to do it with music. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much.
Florencia M.
Samurai Kembu School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day - 1 hour lesson -
“Samurai experience”
I really really enjoyed the lesson. My instructor was a very knowledgeable lady. As constructive feedback, I encourage her to speak slowly, so enounciating is easier, and more clear. I think that would help the listening for those whose native language isnt english. Overall, the environment was great. There were plenty of instructors making sure we were doing the right moves. It was an outstanding service. After I went, I recommended it to 4 people and they all went to do what I did thing the same week :) Cheers!
Hanami S.
(4 reviews)Hello. Thank you for visiting Samurai Kembu Theater. I am very glad that I was able to introduce the enjoyment of this performing arts to your family. We practice and everyday teach as a Japanese traditional arts master. And also we will continue to work to convey the culture that the samurai created. I hope the experiences here will be wonderful memories. Thank you very much.
Olive A.
Samurai Kembu School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day - 1 hour lesson -
“Experience worth travelling for ”
We went back to Kyoto from Osaka and changed our itinerary for this experience and we were not disappointed. It was an experience worth making a time for.
Hanami S.
(4 reviews)Thank you for visiting Samurai Kembu Theater. We are happy to hear that you felt comfortable. We hope we can see you again in future.
