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Samurai Performance and Casual Experience: Kyoto Ticket
Kyoto City, Japan
1 hour
Theatre & Shows
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Music
Date
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What You Will Do
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 Theater. 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.
What's Included?
- Other halh part, let's enjoy the casual experiences such as a sword, the folding fan.
- The half part, Watch the Kenbu show.
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Samurai Kenbu Theater, 35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku, GOZAN Hotel B1F
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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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Ginbu Co., LTD. (former name: Samurai Kenbu Co., LTD.).
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is currently no one-hour show
- Half is the show part, half is the casual 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.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guide Options
- Guide - Japanese
- Guide - English
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