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Kyoto Trip
Well worth the time and experience. Wearing the armor and seeing authentic armor was great.
Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $106 / person
- Location
- Kyoto, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 464 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 11
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- KYOTO SAMURAI WALK
- Meeting point
- The staff will be waiting for you in front of the elevator on the first floor.
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–75)
- $106
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $106
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:09 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
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
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
464 reviews
How it compares in Kyoto
- Starting price $106 is 37% above the typical $77 for tours of similar length in Kyoto
Excurgo comparison of 1,623 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $106 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $106, adults from $106.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The staff will be waiting for you in front of the elevator on the first floor. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 464 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by KYOTO SAMURAI WALK.
Reviews(464)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Samurai walk kyoto
Nice and friendly personel, great tour, no language barrier with english, best experience ever experienced and exceeded my expatations
N
Truly a samurai walk!
Phenomenal experience! Guides were friendly and helpful, and the armour was super cool and felt authentic!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and our samurai armor. We're also very happy tohear your kind words about our guides. We hope to welcome you back to Kyoto and Samurai Experience Kyoto again someday!!
5
Samurai Experience Kyoto
Absolutely awesome experience, excellent photos, super staff - would highly recommend this to anyone/everyone!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review! We`re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We hope to welcome back to Kyoto and Samurai Experience Kyoto again someday!!
K
Great family experience
We had an amazing experience Kyoto Walk Samurai. The staff was very helpful and explained everything as they walked us through some history of Samurai as well as the matcha tea experience. Our daughter loved the calligraphy experience and they took some amazing pictures as well. Highly recommend for families in Kyoto area.
Operator response
Thank very much for your review! Our team was honoured to welcome your family and guide you through some aspects of the samurai culture. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and that your daughter loved our calligraphy practice. May the spirit of the samurai stay with your family!
D
Great Samurai experience
This is the best samurai experience. Staff was really helpful and guided us through the experience the whole time. One of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review! It was a pleasure for us to guide you! We are really happy you enjoyed your time with us. May the honour and courage of the samurai stay with you!
Y
Amazing
Such a fun experience, the ladies are do helpful and you actually get to learn a lot. Definitely would do again and recommend as a must do before you leave Kyoto.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review and for recommending us! We are so happy you enjoyed the experience. May your samurai spirit bring you back to us one day!
A
Fun
Good and fun experience, recommended if you are in Kyoto for tourism. Thank you!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a great pleasure for our team to welcome you. We are really happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. May your samurai spirit stay with you!
C
Samurai awesomeness
Was a great time lovely people and great time having armor on was really special and and I felt the soul of the Samurai.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the activities. May the warrior spirit stay in your heart forever!
R
Subarashi!
Amazing experience definitely worth going here. The staff was helpful and nice. Great knowledge and it was cool wearing the armors . Little sad we couldn’t walk outside due to the bad weather but it didn’t really make the experience any worse
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun experience with us.Our team always strives to be kind, helpful, and friendly, so your kind words truly make our day.we are sorry we could not go to outside because it is been non-stop rainy day.But we hope you enjoyed our Special Gosyuin activity instead of going to walk outside.We would love to see you again the next time you're in Kyoto!
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