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WHAT IS SAMURAI KEMBU
“Kembu (Gin’ei-kenshibu)” is a traditional Japanese stage performance art that utilizes the Katana (traditional Japanese sword) and Japanese fan while expressing the poems that were mostly written by samurai.
In feudal times samurais performed Kembu to give themselves courage or to achieve mental concentration.
In the movie “The Last Samurai” you can see the actor performing Kembu on the day before the battle.
Samurai Kembu provides an authentic Samurai experience programs both in Kyoto and Tokyo.
Here is your chance to step into the shoes of samurai and experience the cultural heritage of Japan!

DEMONSTRATION SHOW
Kyoto JPY3000
The one hour stage show is performed by our kembu masters. You can satisfy your intellectual curiosity with in-depth talks.
*This program is provided only at the Kyoto theater. At the Tokyo branch, you can book an optional 15-minute performance instead if you book a Full lesson or Light lesson.

LIGHT LESSON
Kyoto, Tokyo JPY7000 (With costume rental)
You can learn about, and practice, some aspects of the etiquette of samurai classes as well as practice basic kembu, including how to use the Japanese sword. We have many outfits (Kimono and Hakama) used in actual “Kembu” performances available during the workshop. Feel free to choose whichever you prefer.
We recommend the gold-brocaded Hakama for those who want to try something special. There is some time allocated for picture-taking after changing into the costumes. The instructor will help you with some cool Samurai poses.

FULL LESSON
Kyoto, Tokyo JPY9000 (With costume rental)
An authentic course which allows you to experience the Samurai Spirit through performing “Kembu”, a traditional Japanese art. Learn basic techniques of “Kembu” such as handling a Japanese sword, performing slashing techniques and some simple samurai actions. You can also learn how to handle a Japanese fan and the way of bowing and walking in traditional arts.
Compete your session with perform with your sword on stage, accompanied by a song of a poem written by a samurai. There is some time allocated for picture-taking after changing into the costumes. The instructor will help you with some cool Samurai poses.

CONTACT US
SAMURAI KEMBU THEATER (KYOTO DOJO)
35-7 Sanchome, Higashiyama-ku | B1F GOZAN Hotel, Kyoto 605-0005, Kyoto Prefecture
+81(0)75-751-2033
kyoto@samurai-kembu.jp
https://www.samurai-kembu.jp/index.html
Open 11:00 Close 21:00 (Mon.-Sat.)