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Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor1 day

Japan · 1 day

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

5.00· 133 reviews
Duration
1 day
Group
Guided
Languages
English
Cancellation
Free 48h

Overview

Myokaku-ji Temple, a historic main temple of the Nichiren sect once visited by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, provides the majestic setting where GOAT Trip offers a truly unique samurai experience. Within its majestic grounds, learn authentic samurai sword fighting directly from an active samurai actor. Practice real sword techniques and be filmed by a professional actor, becoming the star of your own period drama. Even if you’re a bit shy or don’t usually like being in the spotlight, this experience welcomes you with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of history while acting out a scene from a movie. Create unforgettable memories in Kyoto with this one-of-a-kind samurai experience.


    What's included

    • Rental Costumes
    • Indemnity insurance specified by us
    • Photo Download Service
    • Photography and video recording (with customer's camera)
    • Transportation to and from the site

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      About Kyoto

      Kyoto, officially Kyoto City , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area home to approximately 3.8 million people. It is also part of the even larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, along with Osaka and Kobe.

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      Where to stay

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      ラーメン藤;湖琴ビジネス旅館

      ラーメン藤;湖琴ビジネス旅館, 高島大津線, Konookacho, Otsu, Noka 3-chome 520-0102, Japan

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      アヤハレークサイドホテル

      Ayaha Lake Side Hotel, なぎさ通り, Nishinosho, Otsu, Nionohama 3-chome 520-0801, Japan

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      ビジネスホテル西大津

      ビジネスホテル西大津, Ikadachi-Hamaotsu line, Goryocho, Otsu, Ojigaoka 2-chome 520-0037, Japan

      ホテル21

      ホテル21

      Hotel 21, kusatsu station line, Kusatsu, Kusatsu, Oji 2-chome 525-0031, Japan

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      京町家聖護院

      京町家聖護院, 春日北通, Sakyō Ward, Kyoto, Shogoin-Entomicho 606-8392, Japan

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      ロテル・デ・フルール京極

      ロテル・デ・フルール京極, Rokkaku-dōri, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Sakuranocho 604-8035, Japan

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      519 Kitakinomotochō

      519 Kitakinomotochō, 古川町商店街, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Inaricho-kitagumi 605-0025, Japan

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      FUFU Kyoto

      FUFU Kyoto, Niō Gate Street, Sakyō Ward, Kyoto, Nanzenji-Kusagawacho 605-0034, Japan

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      Comfort INN

      Comfort INN, Nishikikōji Street, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Yoshinocho 604-8254, Japan

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      Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto

      Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0033, Japan

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      Hearton Hotel Kyoto

      Hearton Hotel Kyoto, Higashinotōin Street, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kawaranocho 604-0836, Japan

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      CANDEO Hotels

      CANDEO Hotels, Rokkaku Street, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kajiyacho 604-8212, Japan


      Reviews

      5.00

      133 reviews

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      $131/ person

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      • Free cancellation up to 48h before
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      • 1 days · Guided

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