SAMURAI EXPERIENCE IN TOKYO

<TOKYO Samurai Kembu>

We are conducting workshops every day .
FREE transfer service from Tokyo Station is available.

Come and enjoy the authentic samurai experience!

What is Kembu?
“Kembu” is a traditional Japanese stage performance art that utilizes the katana ( traditional Japanese sword) and traditional Japanese fan while expressing the poems that were sung/recited by the Samurai.
Tokyo Samurai Kembu is an authentic Samurai experience workshop gym (Dojo) located near Ginza area in Tokyo. Try on clothes that are worn in Kembu performances, learn how to handle a Japanese sword and Japanese fan and experience the way of the Samurai for yourself!

Session (Meeting time)

①9:00

②13:00

③17:00

Please select your program from 2 options below.

Program 1 SAMURAI KEMBU Full lesson (1hour 45)

1. Doing the traditional Japanese bow, beginning the lesson
2. Learning how to handle the Japanese sword (Katana)
3. Drawing,slashing and sheathing with the Japanese sword(Katana)
4. Trying on the Kimono(if applicable),commemorative photo shoot
5. How to walk,simple movements of the samurai and using of the Japanese fan
6. Try your hand at performing “Kembu”to the poems written by a samurai

Tour Fare ¥13,000 JPY per person.(tax included)

 

Program 2 SUMRAI KEMBU Light lesson (60min)

1. Doing the traditional Japanese bow, beginning the lesson
2. Learning how to handle the Japanese sword(Katana)
3. Drawing,slashing and sheathing with the Katana
4. Trying on the Kimono(if applicable)
5. Commemorative photoshoot with “Kembu” poses

Tour Fare ¥10,000 JPY per person.(tax excluded)

 

Optional Extended Performance by Kembu (Approx. 20 min)


Watch a riveting performance by our instructor who have embodied the spirit of the Samurai. You will be able to enjoy the traditional Japanese singing style “Shigin” along with the beautiful fan dance “Shibu”. We have English explanations of the performance so it will be easy to understand.

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