This was a fantastic experience. The whole course is in Japanese but will be translated by a skilled translator to English! Master Hikosan and his translator were very nice. They gave a good introduction into the Samurai history, basic etiquette for Samurai, such as bowing...More

My girlfriend and I stumbled on this when reservations for a similar service fell through. We were lucky they did! Sensei and Maki were extremely gracious hosts, full of information, and the quality of instruction in the handling of the sword was excellent, as demonstrated...More

My husband and I enjoyed this class from start to finish. Sensei spoke in Japanese but the translator explained things very well for us. I particularly loved the brief history lesson then the actual handling of katana. We were taught basic moves such as drawing...More

My partner and I have learnt about Samurai Juku by accident from another tourist met in Kyoto. We have decided to book our experience while we were in Kyoto. It was such a great decision! We have got unforgettable little training with katana all dressed...More

Experienced a sample of what it could have been being a samurai. This was the best activity we've experienced in Kyoto and probably Japan. We were greeted with friendly smiles and an excellent speaking host. She explained what was in store for us as well...More

What a wonderful experience. You are greeted with a beautiful handcrafted armor then brought upstairs to learn about Bushido and Iado from Kawata-Sensei. You get to handle real Katana and learn how to draw and sheathe the weapon as well as how to respect the...More

During my time in Japan, I received a recommendation to see this place by my friend. And I have to say it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. You can not only see but also feel like a sword master for...More