Kyoto: Samurai Kenbu Show, a Traditional Sword Dancing Normal ticket - Samurai Kenbu Show & Mini-experiences
ID: GYG67051-624716
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Learn the art of the Samurai warriors at a show in Kyoto. Be amazed at the grace and techniques of a traditional sword dance that celebrates the ancient culture of Japan's warrior class.
Journey back in time more than 700 years to Japan's feudal period and see a sword dance that celebrates the legendary Samurai warriors through grace, beauty, and power.
Arrive at the Samurai Kenbu Theater and take off your shoes in accordance with the local traditions. Take your seat to listen to a performer narrate an informative introduction about the history and techniques of Kenbu. Watch a series of Kenbu demonstrations, each with a short history lesson about Samurai culture between the 12th and 19th centuries.
Admire traditional and new-style Kenbu rituals, each involving a performer who will brandish their sword in a series of intricate movements while reciting Samurai poems used before heading to the battlefield.
See the techniques used with the folding fan, too.
After the show, when the performers return, take out your camera and capture the heroism of the samurai. You will go on stage in groups and be photographed with the samurai.
The mini-experience begins.
Pick up a sword, slowly pull out the scabbard and grasp the blade. At the instructor's command, swing the sword gently at first, then gradually and more forcefully. You can also shout out loud. If there is time, you will also have the opportunity to learn how to use a fan, a necessity for a samurai.
Finish your immersion into Samurai culture with a photo with the sword.
Highlights
- Learn the art of Kenbu
- Watch amazing sword dance demonstrations and discover the practices of the Samurai
- Hear about the responsibility of carrying a Samurai sword
- See traditional tales played out on stage with an informative English narration
- Take your own photo holding a sword
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Wear comfortable clothes
• While the introduction lesson to the basics of the art of Samurai is operated as usual, due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the Kenbu show is 30 minutes. After that, you can experience a sword short lesson for 30 minutes.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet at the Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto.
4 minutes' walk from Subway Sanjo Keihan Station(Kyoto City Subway)
5 minutes' walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line(Keihan rail way)
Arrive 5-15 minutes before the activity starts.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
