JAPANESE KENDO?! Learning Traditional Japanese Martial Art in Kyoto

One of the best nontouristy things to do in Kyoto is to try Kendo! Kendo is a traditional Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bōgu). However, unlike Jujutsu or Judo, Kendo is actually not well known outside of Japan.
Despite being well known, Kendo is actually widely practiced within Japan. As a visitor, it’s possible to learn the basics of Kendo in a short amount of time. We found this activity on Airbnb experiences and were so excited to try it in the oldest Dojo in Japan. (A Dojo is a typical Japanese hall where martial arts is usually practiced).
Over two hours, we learned the basics of Kendo, and even got to fight each other and our teacher. It was a unique thing to do in Kyoto! Here’s how we hit eachother with bamboo swords.
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• Location: Butokuden in Kyoto Budo Center
• Cost: ¥8000
• Kyoto Insider’s Tip: Wear light clothing in the summer. The Kendo attire is hot.
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[@ちくわ-u6f]

海外の言葉が書けないので日本語で書きます。ごめんなさい💦
日本に来て剣道をして下さりありがとうございます！
私は今中学生で剣道部に入っています！剣道の良さを知っていただけたら嬉しいです☺☺

[@thomasgodar]

Translation:
I can't write foreign languages, so I write in Japanese. I'm sorry 💦
Thank you for coming to Japan and doing Kendo!
I'm a junior high school student and I'm in the Kendo club! I would be happy if you could know the goodness of kendo ☺☺

[@EastsideRay]

@@thomasgodar thanks Tom

[@Wander1508]

I was at that same dojo with one life adventures, the teacher is such a cool guy to train under, really want to go back and do it all again

[@chenhao_kevin]

Hi
How did you booked this tour?
Me and my friends practices Kendo, and we really want to visit and do some Keiko in the Kyoto Budo center, the most sacred place that holds the Kyoto Taikai every year

[@r17a60]

Занимаюсь Кендо :) Мечтаю побывать в Японии и в этом додзё :)

[@raymonortiz3084]

Awesome and amazing! Hope you guys are well! 👋😀

[@nowl775]

I did this lesson on a tour once in May 2020. I wasn't very good, but I looked good in the armor.

[@ChrisMizo]

I would love to do this! I've always wanted to do something like this in Japan 👊

[@TheWorldPursuitTravel]

It was such a unique experience - hope you get to!

[@ChrisMizo]

@@TheWorldPursuitTravel me too!!

[@fabianlieret2077]

Allmoust all your infos are completly wrong

[@fabianlieret2077]

kendo is not an aincient martial art