Samurai Kenbu

In TokyoProgram and Price

Samurai Sword & Kenbu Experience (90 mins.)

An authentic course which allows you to experience the Samurai Spirit through performing “Kenbu”, a traditional Japanese art. Learn basic techniques of “Kenbu” such as handling a Japanese sword, performing slashing techniques and some simple samurai actions. You can also learn how to handle a Japanese fan and the way of bowing and walking in traditional arts.

Samurai Experience Class
Steps: Samurai Sword & Kenbu Experience
  1. 01Doing the traditional Japanese bow, beginning the lesson
  2. 02Types of Japanese sword and how to handle them
  3. 03Unsheathing, slashing and sheathing with the Japanese sword
  4. 04Trying on the Kimono or Hakama (if applicable), commemorative photoshoot
  5. 05How to walk, simple movements of the samurai and using the Japanese fan
  6. 06Try your hand at performing “Kenbu” to the poems written by a samurai!
  7. 07Performance by Kenbu Master
Price
15,000yen/person |*Acceptable from 2 people to 24 people
Venue fee15,000 yen

Folding Fan & Dance Experience (90 mins.)

An authentic course which allows you to experience a Full lesson of a folding fan with a chance to try on a traditional costume. You can learn how to handle a Japanese fan and the way of bowing and walking in traditional arts. You learn to imitate nature such as mountains, rivers and winds.

Samurai Experience Class
Steps: Folding Fan & Dance Experience
  1. 01Doing the traditional Japanese bow, beginning the lesson
  2. 02How to use the Japanese fan, learn to imitate nature
  3. 03Trying on the Kimono or Hakama (if applicable)
  4. 04Commemorative photoshoot with poses
  5. 05How to walk, simple movements of the samurai and using the Japanese fan
  6. 06Try your hand at performing to the poems
  7. 07Performance by Kenbu Master
Price
15,000yen/person |*Acceptable from 2 people to 50 people
Venue fee15,000 yen

For big groups Kenbu experience

The venue will be mainly the “GENERAL SPORTS CENTER in Chuo-ku”.
Please contact us for details.

Price
15,000yen/person |*Acceptable from 25 people to 100 people
Venue fee80,000 yen

For big groups

Performance by Kenbu Master

Watch a riveting performance by our instructors who have embodied the spirit of the Samurai. You will be able to enjoy the traditional Japanese singing style “Shigin” along with the beautiful fan dance “Shibu”. We have English explanations of the performance so it will be easy to understand even for absolute beginners.

read more (Japanese only)

Wielding the Sword Experience

Venue

The programs of TOKYO Samurai Kenbu have been held at a rental studio.

We will set up the most suitable venue depending on the availability of the facility and the number of reservations.

Examples of venues
● Roppongi Area
GAJARA Studio B1 (Up to 5 people)
Address: 7-chōme-20-5 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032
Map: ❏ https://goo.gl/maps/NKdSn6Wbu4ykabLP7
● Near Tokyo Station
Danzatakara Studio B1 (Up to 5 people)
Address: Shintomi 2-1-7, Fujichuo building B1, Chuo City, Tokyo 140-0041
Map: ❏ https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZQ3sVszZzgn2jf3z6
● Asakusa Area
Moon Place Kuramae (Up to 24 people)
Address: 2 Chome-1-5, Komagata, Taito City, Tokyo
Map: ❏ https://maps.app.goo.gl/YvDH7mas935T9tw67
● Shibuya/Daikanyama Area
THE FACE DAIKANYAMA (Up to 50 people)
Address:〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sarugakucho, 28−13 ROOB-1 B2F Roob-1-1F 2F
Map: ❏https://maps.app.goo.gl/c48ZmseyN1Qc8x7P6
○ Near Tokyo station
Chuo City Sports Center (Up to 100 people)
Address:2 Chome-59-1 Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0007
Map: ❏https://goo.gl/maps/7EQiv4XCYVx83HWi8
*Closed until June 2025 due to repair work. Instead, we are offering the Tokyo Budokan (Ayase area).

Reservation

What we need from you when you make a booking:
Preferred date & time (morning, afternoon, or evening), number of people, and participants’ names & heights.

After we have arranged the instructor and venue, we will send you a link for payment by e-mail. ( For corporate bookings, payment by bank transfer is also available ).

Make a reservation

Cancellation Policy

Below are our cancellation charges for personal and commercial bookings.

Basically:

7 days to 3 days before: 30% of the full amount
2-1 day(s) before: 50% of the full amount
On the day of the booking: 100% of the full amount
Venue cost: 100% from 2 weeks before the event

For group and private reservations during the peak season (late March to late April), a cancellation fee will be charged from one month prior to the reservation date:

A month before to 15 days before: 30% of the full amount
14 – 8 days before: 40% of the full amount
7 -2 days before: 50% of the full amount
1 day before and on the day of the booking: 100% of the full amount Venue cost: 100% from 2 weeks before the event

facebook

instagram

TOKYO Samurai Kembu
Tripadvisor Traveler Rating
80 reviews
Tripadvisor Ranking
#1 of 9 things to do in Shintomicho
Recent Traveler Reviews
  • “Wonderful experience”
  • “Museum tour”
  • “The lesson was better than the show”
  • “Amazing Experience”
  • “Amazing Adventure”