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Experience Kendo in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$126.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Tomoyoshi, the instructor, will give you a short lecture on how the ancient swordsmanship of Samurai developed into Kendo. He will share the heroic stories of ancient Samurai including his great-grandfather, Yoshishige Hayashi. He will also share the controversial influence of Bushido values on this nation and his family into extremism, especially during the period of WW2. He will end his story on how redemption came and led him to the current inner peace and the life of a pacifist.
After the lecture, you will wear the full Kendo armor and learn the basic Kendo movements. In the end, you will get to do a Kendo match with each other. Upon completing the workshop, you will receive a beautifully designed “Certificate of Experience”.
If the date you want isn't available, please contact us to inquire about availability.
After the lecture, you will wear the full Kendo armor and learn the basic Kendo movements. In the end, you will get to do a Kendo match with each other. Upon completing the workshop, you will receive a beautifully designed “Certificate of Experience”.
If the date you want isn't available, please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Experience Kendo in Kyoto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Kendo Equipment
- Transportation fee
Meeting point
5-minute walking distance from the bus station "Higashiyama Nijo Okazaki Koenguchi". Located next to Kyoto City Zoo.
Please make sure to arrive at the venue 30 MINUTES before the workshop starting time.
Return details
5-minute walking distance from the bus station "Higashiyama Nijo Okazaki Koenguchi". Located next to Kyoto City Zoo.
Please make sure to arrive at the venue 30 MINUTES before the workshop starting time.
Learn about the history of Kendo and how it developed to become the martial arts form it is now. Hear the stories of ancient Samurai, the controversial influence of Bushido, and how it affected the lecturer's great-grandfather during the period of WW2.
After getting a better insight into Kendo, prepare to experience it for yourself. Wear the full armor, learn the basic movements, and put your new skills to the test during a match with a partner.
The main venue will be Kyoto's own "Butokuden" in Kyoto Budo Center. It is in the hall of fame and is the oldest Kendo Dojo in the world. It was built in 1899 and miraculously survived the WW2 devastation. The Dojo is considered the most sacred martial arts center in Japan, so please act respectfully.
The experience is in English and Q&A is always welcomed. Our lecturer's wife, who also has a rich Kendo experience will assist ladies and children in any necessary way. It is a very safe activity but exciting enough to meet your adventurous expectation. We are confident that this is one of the best workshops you can find of this kind!
After getting a better insight into Kendo, prepare to experience it for yourself. Wear the full armor, learn the basic movements, and put your new skills to the test during a match with a partner.
The main venue will be Kyoto's own "Butokuden" in Kyoto Budo Center. It is in the hall of fame and is the oldest Kendo Dojo in the world. It was built in 1899 and miraculously survived the WW2 devastation. The Dojo is considered the most sacred martial arts center in Japan, so please act respectfully.
The experience is in English and Q&A is always welcomed. Our lecturer's wife, who also has a rich Kendo experience will assist ladies and children in any necessary way. It is a very safe activity but exciting enough to meet your adventurous expectation. We are confident that this is one of the best workshops you can find of this kind!
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Experience Kendo in Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$126.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!