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Samurai Kembu Theater

Samurai Kenbu Theaterサムライ剣舞シアター
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#4 of Performances in Kyoto
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Open Opens at 9:30-18:30
Address:
35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-Ku GOZAN Hotel B1F, Kyoto 605-0005 Kyoto PrefectureMap
Phone+81 75-751-2033
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  • 70francinew
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    SAMURAI PRECISION & AGILITY + CULTURE!

    What a fantastic experience! The lesson started with Hoga, our instructor, who explained that Kembu means "sword dance". He then demonstrated the technique of handling the Katana (sword) which was ...

    Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
  • solo-reader-wanderer
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    An Absolute Must

    I cannot rave enough about our experience at this theater. We received an education about using a samurai sword and about the artistry and dance of kenbu. We watched a demonstration by two masters. An...

    Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023
  • v1shaal
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    Must-do Authentic Experience!

    Excellent lesson (60mins), which teaches you how to handle the katana and the history behind samurai performance art. The instructors are patient, friendly and are fun with the lesson too! Great Engli...

    Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
  • Geoff I
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    Live life deeper

    The location is great, it's super easy to find, and the owner and staff were all absolutely amazing! I am very grateful for the opportunity to practice Kembu while visiting Kyoto. I attended Kemb...

    Reviewed on Apr 3, 2020
  • HaruKenchiru
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    Exciting and interesting must do activity in Kyoto

    It was a fun and exciting show to attend. When I was there for the show, unfortunately a group reservation cancelled their attendance, fortunately the staffs were kind enough to still proceed with the...

    Reviewed on Nov 30, 2019
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