Kyoto Private Walking Tour & Samurai Lesson and Show with Licensed Guide

Kyoto Private Walking Tour & Samurai Lesson and Show with Licensed Guide Options

Kyoto Private Walking Tour & Samurai Lesson and Show

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Overview

Walk through Kyoto’s charm, wield the spirit of the Samurai!

Explore Kyoto's iconic sights on a 4-hour private walking tour, followed by a 2-hour immersive Samurai experience. Customize your itinerary with a licensed guide, then don Samurai attire, master the katana, and witness a mesmerizing Kenbu performance that blends swordplay, dance, and poetry.

Why this tour?

• Customize your walking tour to visit 2~3 of Kyoto’s top attractions, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, or Kiyomizudera Temple
• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by wearing authentic Samurai attire and wielding a katana
• Learn the artistry and discipline of Samurai swordplay guided by expert instructors
• Witness a captivating Kenbu performance, blending swordplay, poetry, and traditional dance
• Experience a unique combination of Kyoto sightseeing and cultural immersion in just 6 hours

[Samurai Lesson and Show]
Samurai Kenbu Theater showcases traditional swordplay and dance, providing an immersive cultural experience after the walking tour.

Duration:

• Samurai sword lesson: 75 minutes
• Samurai Kenbu show: 45 minutes

[Suggested Attractions]
You can visit 2~3 sites from the attractions listed below, based on your choice.



▲ Fushimi Inari Shrine
A famous Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and trails leading through the sacred Mount Inari forest.



▲ Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period.



▲ Gion
Kyoto’s iconic geisha district, featuring traditional wooden machiya houses, shops, restaurants, and teahouses where geiko and maiko perform.



▲ Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market, known as ""Kyoto's Kitchen,"" is a bustling five-block street lined with over 100 shops and restaurants offering local specialties and seasonal delights.



▲ Kiyomizudera Temple
An ancient temple on Mt. Otowa, dedicated to Kannon, the deity of compassion, and a significant pilgrimage site in Kyoto.



▲ The Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan’s Imperial Family, is set within Kyoto Imperial Park, a serene space housing additional historic sites.



▲ Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji, or the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, reflecting the Higashiyama Culture’s artistic achievements.



▲ Kinkakuji
Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf, surrounded by a scenic pond and steeped in rich historical significance.



▲ Bamboo Forest
The Bamboo Forest offers tranquil walking paths where gently swaying bamboo stalks create a serene and picturesque atmosphere.