[Kyoto] Kyoto: Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show
- Overview
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- * Watch and learn the art of Kenbu
- * Watch Kenbu demonstrations and discover the practices of the Samurai
- * Hear about the responsibility of carrying a Samurai sword
- * See traditional tales played out on stage with an English narration
- * You can try holding and a sword for short time
- What to expect
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Journey back over 700 years to Japan's feudal period and witness a captivating **Samurai Kenbu sword dance**, embodying the grace, beauty, and strength of legendary samurai. At the Samurai Kenbu Theater, after removing your shoes, learn about Kenbu's history and techniques. Enjoy demonstrations of both traditional and modern styles, each illustrating samurai culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Performers execute intricate sword movements, depicting scenes accompanied by pre-battle samurai poems, and skillfully use folding fans. After the show, capture heroic photos of the samurai. Then, in a **mini-lesson**, pick up a sword and practice drawing and swinging it under an instructor's guidance. If time allows, you'll also learn to use a samurai fan.
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