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Samurai Sword Experience at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
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Samurai Sword Experience at Myokaku-ji Temple in Kyoto

1 hour
Kyoto
€141.74/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to attractions
  • Guided tour inside the attraction
  • Audio guide
  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • Rental costume (Kimono)
  • Video shooting service

Not included: Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Luggage storage service; Transportation costs to the site

Meeting point: Address By bus: 5 mins walk from Tenjin Park Mae bus stop By metro: 10 mins walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Karasuma Line

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Overview

Take your first steps as a samurai by learning sword stances, slashing techniques, and authentic sword fighting styles. Just as the samurai hone their strength through numerous training sessions, you too can relive their path. So, are you ready to become a samurai? A one-of-a-kind special experience! Filming in the temple grounds Put on a hakama and enjoy filming in the majestic grounds of a historic temple, feeling like you're the main character in a movie. Experience the exhilarating moment of swinging your sword and defeating the bad guys like a hero in this special location that you can't experience anywhere else. Oda Nobunaga's usual lodging, "Myokaku-ji Temple" x the active period drama actor group, Ken-geki-kai The head temple of the Nichiren sect, Myokaku-ji Temple, was often visited by the famous warlord Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period. Experience sword fighting in the temple grounds, taught by active actors from Japan's leading film companies.

Highlights

[](http://)・You will film a short movie-like video as a real samurai at Myokakuji Temple, which was founded by the order of Ashikaga Yoshihisa, the 9th Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate and was the regular lodging of Oda Nobunaga.
・Instruction by real actors
The teacher for this plan is an active actor in period dramas. After many years of training, period drama actors will demonstrate powerful sword fighting scenes.
・Sword fighting practice
You will be thoroughly instructed on how to hold and position the sword, as well as the slashing techniques called Shinmuko, Kasaya, and Nukidou, and you will acquire the basics of sword fighting. In addition, you will be instructed on the movements required for sword fighting, known as Te, and will be able to perform the actual movements.
・Change into a kimono
Choose your favorite kimono (hakama) and change into it. Hakama, which became popular as everyday wear for samurai during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, was also their combat uniform, so it is easy to move in and extremely functional.
・Filming
Many warlords of the Sengoku period actually stayed at Myokakuji Temple 400 years ago. We will transcend time and space and shoot videos in the exact same place where those warlords swung their swords.
・Special tour of the Myokakuji Temple main hall
The main hall, which was built by order of Ashikaga Yoshihisa, the 9th Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, and is registered as a tangible cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture, is only open to the public during special viewings, but with this plan, you will be guided around in kimono all year round.
(Only for the Samurai Experience & Special Tour of Myokakuji Temple Dojo Plan)

What's included

Admission to attractions
Guided tour inside the attraction
Audio guide
Insurance provided by the operator
Rental costume (Kimono)
Video shooting service

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Luggage storage service
Transportation costs to the site

Meeting point

Address By bus: 5 mins walk from Tenjin Park Mae bus stop By metro: 10 mins walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Karasuma Line

Myokakuji Temple

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a participation date
[Departure] meet up at Myokakuji Dojo. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:50, 12:00, 14:10, 16:00, 17:50, 19:40. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. . Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 10 min(s), Self-guided, Myokakuji, A samurai will guide you. [Return] at Myokakuji Temple, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:00, 13:10, 15:20, 17:10, 19:00, 20:50. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity Children aged 6+ will be charged the same rate as adults
For safety purposes, it is not recommended for women more than 2 months pregnant, children aged 0-5, and anyone that has Difficulty walking to participate in this activity In case of rain, the photo shoot may be held inside the dojo instead of the temple grounds. You are free to take photos. You can enter the room 10 minutes before the start time. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to participate, as it could inconvenience other guests. Prohibitions & Limitations Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given Pets are prohibited What to bring Please manage your valuables and belongings at your own risk. What to wear Casual clothing Please wear comfortable clothing.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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