Program

Program
(approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)

Full lesson

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.

Program Schedule

  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!

Price

With costume rental Adult 9,000yen 5-11 year old8,000yen

Meeting time

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
10：00 10：00 10：00 10：00 10：00
14：00 14：00 14：00 14：00 14：00
17：00 17：00 17：00 17：00 17：00
(approximately 1 hour)

Light lesson

An introductory course where you will learn how to handle a Japanese sword and some basic “Kenbu” moves.

Program Schedule

  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)
  5. 05Commemorative photoshoot with “Kenbu” poses

Price

With costume rental Adult 7,000yen 5-11 year old6,000yen

Meeting time

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
10：00 10：00 10：00 10：00 10：00
14：00 14：00 14：00 14：00 14：00
17：00 17：00 17：00 17：00 17：00

Optional: Extended 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.

*Bookings are subject to the instructor’s availability. Please refer to our reservation page for more information.

Price

Additional 1,500 yen (only applicable in conjunction with a workshop booking)

How to Book

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  • 1.Simply click on the ‘​Go onto the booking calendar​'​ sign ​above.​

  • 2.Choose a date and time​ from calendar and click on ​​​'New Booking​​'

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  • 3.Input basic information and click on ​​​'​Create Booking​​'

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  • 4.Input detail information and click on 'Confirm Booing'

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  • 5.Our staff will send you a confirmation email as well as payment information via Payapal.

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Cancellation Policy

Below are our cancellation charges for personal and commercial bookings.

Personal bookings Up to the day before the booking: Free
1 day to 2 hours before: 30% of the full amount
Anytime after: 100% of the full amount
Commercial bookings 6 days to 2 days before: 30% of the full amount
1 day before: 50% of the full amount
On the day of the booking: 100% of the full amount