Kyoto : Samurai Sword Experience at Myokaku-ji Temple

Experience the Japanese sword fighting at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Dress in a traditional kimono and learn how to hold and wield the sword. You'll gain the skills needed for actual sword fights.
Experience Japanese sword fighting at Myokaku-ji Temple, the only place in Japan where you can do so.

Chambara Experience
Receive instruction on holding and wielding the sword, mastering techniques such as makkogiri and kesagiri. You'll gain the skills needed for actual sword fights.

Kimono Dressing Experience
Learn the traditional art of kimono dressing and enjoy the experience of wearing one.

Chambara Performance Viewing
Our instructors are professional actors in period dramas, showcasing authentic samurai skills that reflect years of training in bushido.

Samurai swordplay and filming session
You'll perform the sword techniques you've learned.
This is rare opportunity allows you to experience chambara at Myokaku-ji where many Sengoku warlords stayed like Nobunaga Oda 400 years ago.
You are welcome to shoot this scene with your camera.
(The swordplay sesssion ends here.)

Special Tour of Myokaku-ji Main Hall
You'll be guided into the main hall with views of moss-coverd “Houshien” garden and more.
Main hall is only open during select occasions.
It's a rare oppotunity to take photos in the main hall of Myokaku-ji, especially in kimono.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.