Samurai Movie Star Experience
Highlights of the tour
A one-of-a-kind experience! Filming in a temple full of hidden attractions, just like in a movie
Change into hakama, pick up his sword, take a stance, and cut.
Both children and adults were excited by the "Samurai Movie Star Experience," which was just like a scene from a movie!
This experience has been praised by word of mouth as "a must go place in Kyoto."
Learn from real samurai actors who appear in movies and TV dramas, and wear hakama.
Set in the majestic grounds of a historic temple, you can shoot videos that make you feel like a movie star.
This is a rare and special experience that can be enjoyed in Kyoto.
📸 You can take as many photos as you like with your smartphone! You can freely record your own story along with the beautiful scenery of the temple.
📸 Includes authentic video footage filmed by professional samurai! The footage can be downloaded later to make it a special memory.
🌟 It is also highly regarded as a cultural attraction, combining history with cinematic immersion.
The steps to becoming a movie star
Just like real samurai practiced endlessly to perfect their skills, samurai actors train every day to master sword fighting. Their job isn’t just to swing a sword—it’s to move gracefully and impress the audience.
The experience begins with a powerful demonstration by a real samurai actor.
As the demonstration unfolds before your eyes, you naturally find yourself tense up and captivated.
Afterwards, at a historic kendo hall, we learned about posture, sword techniques, and facial expressions.
Learn directly from real samurai actors and prepare to become movie stars.
Beyond "acting like a character," preparation for "getting into it"
You can choose your favorite samurai outfit from a wide range of colors and patterns.
Once you've changed into your favorite samurai costume, the excitement will rise and your transformation into a movie star will begin!
Using the same prop swords used by professional actors on film sets, you can experience the movements of a real samurai.
All of the props have been carefully selected so as not to disrupt the world view.
Enjoy a realistic and immersive experience as if you were on a movie set.
This experience is not just about cosplay; it is characterized by its commitment to authenticity.
Tour details
*It varies depending on the number of participants and tour plan. Please refer to the reservation details page for more information.Reservation details page .
Tour Includes
- Hakama rental and dressing
- Learn about the Samurai
- Kata practice at the dojo
- Sword fighting training by a professional samurai actor
- Filming a video in the temple grounds, as if you were the main character in a movie
- Insurance designated by our company
Tour Conditions
- Costume fee included
- If you would like a private plan, please contact us via "Contact." [Optional (fee required) viewing of the main hall is also available]
- We also have plans that include video editing. If you are interested, please contact us via "Contact."
- Target age: 6 years or older
- At night, shooting may take place in an indoor kendo hall.
- Depending on the weather, the shoot may take place indoors in the kendo hall.
- The experience time may vary depending on the number of participants.
- If you wish to participate as a group of 7 or more people, please contact us.
Tour value
Myokakuji Temple, the main temple, is a hidden gem
It was founded in Shijo Omiya in 4 during the Muromachi period.
During the Sengoku period, it had a large site similar to that of Myoken-ji Temple, and its vast building is depicted in the National Treasure "Rakuchu Rakugaizu byobu."
Up until the time of Nobunaga, it served as lodgings for many figures, including the 13th shogun, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Oda Nobunaga, and Date Masamune, and tea ceremonies by Sen no Rikyu were also held here.
This hidden gem lets you explore Kyoto’s Japanese gardens, including the Obon Gosho, the Kano school–painted Kahodo Hall, and three uniquely styled gardens.
Since these areas are normally closed to the public, they can be visited as an optional add-on. Online booking isn’t available, so please reach out to us to reserve your visit.
