• Samurai Kenbu Theater - Make your way to Samurai Kenbu Theater, conveniently located in downtown 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.

• Watch a Kenbu show
• Mini sword experience and photo opportunity after the show

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Kenbu, a sword performance, is among the many traditional Japanese arts that showcase the samurai culture, a warrior class that dominated Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters, dedicated to preserving the essence of samurai culture, perform this art. The stage show, lasting about 30 minutes, is held at the Samurai Kenbu Theater. Engage your intellectual curiosity with comprehensive discussions, and enjoy both traditional and contemporary Kenbu performances inspired by historical stories from the feudal era. This experience also includes a basic lesson on Japanese ‘katana’ swords.

• Approximately 40 minutes of the hour will be the show part, followed by the mini experience part.
• Please come down the stairs on the right side of the toward 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.