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Kendo Samurai Experience Tour in Kyoto

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Activity provider: Park for us Co.,Ltd
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2-hour tour in Kyoto, including Professional guide/instructor and Rental of kendo armor and equipment. Run by Park for us Co.,Ltd, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 2 hours
  • Professional guide/instructor
  • Rental of kendo armor and equipment
  • Free mineral water
  • Free "Kendo" towel

Kendo Samurai Experience Tour in Kyoto: Key Facts

PriceFrom $150.5 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience in Kyoto. It is run by Park for us Co.,Ltd, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years until 1868 and has 17 UNESCO-listed sites among some 2,000 temples and shrines. The big three are Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, covered in gold leaf and best in morning light; Kiyomizu-dera, the wooden stage on the eastern hills with the Higashiyama lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka below it; and Fushimi Inari's gates. Nijo Castle has the nightingale floors that squeak against intruders, and Ryoan-ji the rock garden. Temples open around 8:00 or 9:00 and close at 17:00, and the city bus is slow; a day with a driver or a guide who orders the stops against the crowds is the difference between four sights and seven.

The price covers guide/instructor, Rental of kendo armor and equipment, Free mineral water and Free "Kendo" towel. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off and Food, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Park for us Co.,Ltd sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Park for us Co.,Ltd before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Professional guide/instructor
  • Rental of kendo armor and equipment
  • Free mineral water
  • Free "Kendo" towel

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food

Important information

Meeting point

Park for us Co.,Ltd sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $150.5
$150.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 36 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Peter
February 17, 2026

It was a fantastic first class in kendo! It was serious training, but Hayashi-sensei made it very enjoyable! Even though my Japanese isn’t good, his demonstrations very clear enough for me to follow along. I have a much greater respect for kendo now and want to learn more about it!

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Murray
November 28, 2025

My sons and I had a great time. The instructor was clear, friendly, very patient and broke down the steps in a logical way. The training was challenging and really enjoyable. It’s quite a workout. The equipment was excellent. The dojo very neat and clean. All very high quality. The highlight was the kendo match at the end where in a safe and controlled manner it was on! Father vers son, brother vers brother. Kendo was the winner 😀. Great fun, Highly recommended.

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Adrian
October 27, 2025

I did the Kendo event with my son last week in Kyoto. As it turned out we were the only two in attendance with the instructor making three in total. Our gain, we had private tuition! The dojo was good, the instructor was excellent, he put everything across clearly and with humour and patience. I had always wanted to practice Kendo in Japan and now I have. One for the bucket list - thank you!

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Peter
October 10, 2025

Together with my son we enjoyed that private 2 hours Intro course to Kendo. Starting with basic exercises how to move and learning about Kendo rules we enganged at the end of the course in a father/son competition with full armor and Kendo sticks. Exciting, physical and a lot of fun. Our teacher was very friendly and enjoyed teaching. A super event i can only recommend.

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David
August 14, 2025

The instructor was excellent and helped us all really enjoy and understand the Kendo experience Thank you

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Finlay
August 6, 2025

Loved learning the etiquette and loved learning the techniques but the best was getting in all the gear. The instructor was lovely and was really informative despite not speaking much english

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Anne
May 30, 2025

wonderful experience with Hayashi.. 90 min of pure immersion in the Japanese Culture that truly made a difference on my stay... very happy I managed to discover Japan through Kendo practice and etiquette... many many thanks to my wonderful teacher today as he made it a fun and enriching experience!!!!

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Andre
April 10, 2025

Hayashi was a great instructor and guide! He taught us great lessons around techniques and education. Very fun experience! Thank you Hayashi!

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Gloria
June 10, 2024

My husband and son really enjoyed the activity and the instructor. It was more of a distance than we expected from Kyoto so definitely check that before booking. Once they were there though, they were happy with the experience.

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Mouv
April 20, 2024

This was an amazing experience. Hayashi-san was an excellent teacher. We had a misunderstanding and was late to the meet-up location but Hayashi-san was so understanding. Please book with them because the class was so much fun but you will definitely work hard. I came away with new knowledge on basic kendo techniques and a new respect for the art of kendo. You won't regret the experience. Thank you so much Hayashi sensei. Miho-san was a wonderful translator and guide. Thank you Miho-san.

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Traveller
August 21, 2026

Instructor provided efficient training / preparation to enable us to spar. We had a lot of fun. Great for families with teens.

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Traveller
April 30, 2026

Excellent ! Great kendo master !

Frequently Asked Questions

Park for us Co.,Ltd sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off and food. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes with instruction, which is included; practice is with wooden or blunted swords and live-blade cutting is for adults only. Most classes take children from about six with a parent present. Wear clothes you can move in.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Professional guide/instructor, Rental of kendo armor and equipment, Free mineral water, Free "Kendo" towel
The duration of the Kendo Samurai Experience Tour in Kyoto is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$150.5