Kenbu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kenbu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this. stage show about 30-min at Samurai Kenbu Theater. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks, and enjoy both traditional and new-style Kenbu performances based on historical tales from the feudal period. You can also take a simple lesson on Japanese 'katana' swords, 'sensu' folding fan.
Posted By : deborahluton
Great hour..fab show, . Good sword skills, English speaking hosts were interesting. Great costumes, I liked trying the weird at end too
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 03:27:03 
Posted By : 824chantelleb
I must say this was an epic experience and performance!! I had no idea what to expect when I booked this event, but was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the skill put on display! It was definitely a highlight from our time in Kyoto! The samurai were very immersive throughout the entire show!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 10:39:39
Posted By : Debra_P
This was a fun show. The show used both swords and hands to teach about the samurai. After the show we got to practice both fan movements and sword movements. It is a fun night out for adults not I would also recommend it for families.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 08:07:05 
Posted By : Sai_P
We were expecting something of a very serious battle performance, but it turned out to be a fun experience and at the same time, a good learning experience. If you're expecting like a battle of swords, please don't come. If you are interested to learn about how samurais used their weapons to convey their emotions, it will be a nice experience.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 03:14:24
Posted By : Voyage661298
Excellent experience learning samurai moves. Highly recommend! Real samurai masters taught then performed
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Posted On : 2023-10-14 05:07:33
Posted By : David_M
It was a very theatrical way to share a story. It was a great experience! Beautiful show! I would recommend it to anyone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 01:41:16
Posted By : rt1811
It is a show for young children, I think it is not worth attending, it has no interest and I also found it to be of a low level, very poor indeed.
I went with my 23-year-old son, we got quite bored; We wasted the entire afternoon in Kyoto to attend and it's really not worth it, only children under 10 years old, neither teenagers nor adults.
A shame because I was expecting something more interesting, serious and cultural.
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Posted On : 2023-08-05 00:41:38
Posted By : Lili_W
A very good cultural experience, especially for kids. The performance is for a small group of people, followed by an interactive mini class. If you are an expert in Japanese culture, this may not suit you. Otherwise, highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2023-07-17 00:47:33
Posted By : claireknop
The experience was about an hour long and comprised a dramatic performance by 4 players. We were shown moves and stances with samurai swords and fans and also learned a little history. It was very professionally executed and was an insight into that world. Would highly recommend
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Posted On : 2023-06-11 18:31:32
Posted By : suzanne_c
Loved the demonstration and learning about Samarui. The narration was very good
The interactive session was lots of fun
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Posted On : 2023-05-22 05:54:06
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