1.5 hour private experience
Location: Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Embark on a tour of the temple, then enter the judo dojo situated within the temple grounds. Get dressed in the gi, or training outfit, and learn standard judo etiquette and techniques under the guidance of the head monk and judo instructor.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 11:30)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 16:30)
Session 4 (16:30 - 18:00)
Everyday except Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Session 5 (18:00 - 19:30)
Session 6 (19:30 - 21:00)
Who can attend
Children must be 3+ years old.
What to wear
Judo attire will be provided.
Please wear clothing that can easily be changed.
An inner t-shirt is recommended.
What else you should know
Please inform us about the height and clothing size of each participant at checkout, so that appropriate judo attire may be provided.
Access
12min by car from Kyoto Station.
Keeping Balance
An internationally known Japanese martial art, judo involves throwing techniques with a focus on flexibility over brute force, derived from jujitsu. In contrast, jujitsu was a series of techniques meant to injure or end your opponent on the battlefield, developed during the Warring States era in Japanese history, when battles were part of daily life. The founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, sought to create a "way" of hand-to-hand martial arts that did not rely on brute force alone; a "way" that matched the more peaceful times heralded by the Meiji era, when Japan officially opened its ports to the rest of the world. Enter this local temple dojo in central Kyoto and learn the methods and techniques of the soft yet firm martial art of judo. Join the head instructor, who is also the head monk of the temple, and experience a judo training session, complete with technique explanations and demonstrations.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
