Samurai Armor Experience: Authentic Matcha Tasting
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71 Ratings
Kyoto

Experience authentic samurai armor, savor elite matcha, and capture memories with a unique photoshoot in a historic Kyoto setting.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 105 Nakajimachō - KYOTO SAMURAI WALK provides an extraordinary opportunity to don traditional armor and parade through Kyoto’s historic streets like a famed warlord. This comprehensive tour features calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and an outdoor samurai march.
    The Experience Flow
  1. Calligraphy Session
    Craft your own distinctive “Gun-sen” (Samurai…
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What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Armor dressing experience
  • Calligraphy experience
  • Take home war fan and tabi socks
  • English-speaking staff
  • Snacks
  • Locker
Additional Information

This program provides a distinctive chance to don genuine armor and parade through Kyoto as a legendary warlord. This comprehensive experience features crafting a custom calligraphy war fan, expert armor fitting, and sampling premium G7 Summit matcha. Participants will then proceed to the Sanjo Riverbank for a samurai march and photoshoot, departing with vibrant memories and unique souvenirs.

Location
105 Nakajimachō
The staff will be waiting for you in front of the elevator on the first floor.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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高橋伸2026
Feb 4, 2026
You can enjoy samurai in the Sengoku Period. - He could wear almost real armor, matcha and calligraphy, experience the game, stage it until he went to the front, and he was gradually tense. It was a fun Sengoku experience
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Voyager24119497216
Feb 4, 2026
Samurai Experience in Kyoto - The 90-minute samurai experience was a quick and exciting time to put on valuable armor and make tea! Experience it with friends and family at least once! It will definitely be exciting.
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Dream01763371647
Feb 3, 2026
It's like a dream. - It was like coming to a different world and I was excited. It was nice to have children's costumes. The staff were all kind and the explanation was easy to understand and I enjoyed it. I recommend it because you can go empty-handed!
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597sharlenes
Jan 30, 2026
Mommy and Son vacation in Japan 2026 - I had a wonderful time. Everyone was truly amazing ❤️ please come and you will not regret it. Such an amazing time for me and my son.
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Mxa3819
Jan 20, 2026
Great experience - Came with my family (total of 5) and it was only us so it felt like a private experience. Highly recommend!
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Y3238rjammara
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing 10/10 - Amazing and friendly staff very courteous and made sure we had an amazing experience! I will definitely recommend to friends and family
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Akachan2017
Jan 19, 2026
A Truly Unforgettable Samurai Experience in Kyoto - We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Kyoto Samurai Walk, there is honestly nothing negative to say. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with genuine kindness and warmth, embodying true Japanese omotenashi. Every explanation was clear, thoughtful, and full of passion, making us feel comfortable and excited from start to finish. The experience itself is beautifully designed: from wearing the samue and samurai armor, to calligraphy, tea ceremony, immersive sound and light effects, and the outdoor walk in full costume. Every detail is carefully crafted to make you feel transported back in time. It’s not just an activity, it’s a story you get to live. What truly makes this place special is the team. They are attentive, patient, and incredibly professional, always making sure everyone feels included and cared for. They also take photos and videos for you, so you can fully enjoy the moment without distractions. This is a rare, emotional, and unforgettable experience in Kyoto. We would recommend it without hesitation to anyone visiting the city.
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Voyager16946819292
Jan 18, 2026
Samurai Walk experience - The place is very easy to access plus the staff is very accommodating and they explain the process thoroughly. The experience is really one of a kind from fitting your samurai armour to calligraphy, tea ceremony and samurai history. This place is truly recommended.
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Victoriabd1235zk
Jan 12, 2026
Samurai's best experience! - Amazing experience, exceeded my expectations, have many different armor and beautiful helmets. The place is very elegant and well-equipped. There is a variety of sizes, it is not only an experience of wearing the costumes and taking the photos if you have each step generating a totally immersive experience. Very rich matcha! And I love being able to take my war fan with me as a memory that I will never forget.
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Shirleyjanes
Jan 9, 2026
Feel the Samurai Spirit in Kyoto - It was incredibly fun experience. You can feel the samurai spirit with a samurai armor that is as heavy as the real one. You can also experience calligraphy and matcha ceremony. It is really great! I definitely recommend this experience.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).