Tours/Kyoto/Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot
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Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

5.0(386)Kyoto1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(382)

Description

This program offers a unique opportunity to wear authentic armor and march through Kyoto like a legendary warlord. This all-in-one experience includes creating a personalized calligraphy war fan, professional armor fitting, and tasting premium G7 Summit matcha. You will then head to the Sanjo Riverbank for a samurai march and photoshoot, leaving with vivid memories and special souvenirs.

Tour Options

Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

Highlights

Large suitcases cannot be stored, but we do have lockers available for your valuables.
Admission fee
Calligraphy experience
You may take the war fan and tabi socks home with you after the experience.
English-speaking staff
Armor dressing experience
Matcha and sweets for the matcha experience

What's included

Included
Large suitcases cannot be stored, but we do have lockers available for your valuables.
Admission fee
Calligraphy experience
You may take the war fan and tabi socks home with you after the experience.
English-speaking staff
Armor dressing experience
Matcha and sweets for the matcha experience

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Reviews(386)

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Z9100EDstephanieb
August 22, 2026
Very accomodating

We walked I. Without a reservation and they were super accommodating. Even though one child was too young to participate they still allowed him to wear a helmet and participate. Thank you soooo much! The kids loved it.

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herrmannt2026
August 22, 2026
Samurai Walk

Very nice, classical experience with authentic armor, macha tea an a cool walk. The staff ist trying to make it very immersive and you'll get great fotos! Oh, and you can write Kanji, ist very fun. I can recommend :)

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magnusd970
August 22, 2026
Samurai Walk experience 2026

Front to back, everything was perfect. It was an honor to wear these armors und write in Kanji. 100% recommend it and do it again!

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A2516NEkhalida
August 19, 2026
Cool experience

Awesome and fun experience and highly recommend it

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C6740CPtaraa
August 19, 2026
Samurai honeymoon

Absolutely incredible experience, well worth the money! Would happily come again and definitely recommend it to anyone!!

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Z631SAliamw
August 19, 2026
Amazing experience

Amazing experience. Very friendly staff. A childhood dream to wear samurai armour.

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elizabethkA516OD
August 19, 2026
MUST DO!!!!

This was such a unique and amazing experience! You get to write, feel, wear, taste, etc. Bernard was very kind and knowledgeable!!! Such a great guide. I feel like I experienced something once in a lifetime! 🤍

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J9598QKalm
August 19, 2026
Eye opening

Experience was great, was always been a bucket list of mine to see and live samurai culture as I have always been interested in Japanese culture. Bernard was a amazing guide.

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357itzelz
August 18, 2026
Amazing experience

Amazing experience, the staff is amazing and very charming. I love the whole stuff, you can get to learn some stuff about the samurai history.

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U158JTivanz
August 18, 2026
Иван

Very good experience, I really liked it a lot.

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