＜Senbu Taiken Kaname＞Explore the Traditional Dance Fans of Japanese Performing Arts｜Kyoto City Area, Arashiyama, Takao, Kurama, Ohara, FushimiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

Explore the Traditional Dance Fans of Japanese Performing Arts

Located approximately a four-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway's Sanjo Station, "Ogibu Experience Kaname" offers the experience of Ogibu (poetry dance), a dance performed in kimono and hakama with a folding fan to the accompaniment of waka and Chinese poetry, on limited days and times. Learn etiquette and choreography, then take on the challenge of dancing with a fan. The graceful technique and beauty of the dance have earned it praise from overseas travelers as an attractive experience that allows them to experience the traditional beauty of Japan.

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Explore the Traditional Dance Fans of Japanese Performing Arts

The dancing fan, which is familiar to most Japanese people, is a Japanese craft made from washi paper and bamboo ribs and is used in many traditional performing arts such as Kabuki, Noh, and Japanese dance. By experiencing the fan dance and learning how to use the fan and the range of expression, you will also look at other performing arts in a different way.

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Full range of online classes for serious learning

The "Ogibu Experience" is offered as a one-time course. If you wish, you can enroll in an Ogibu class and learn it in earnest, and if you go through the trial course, you can get a discount on the introductory fee. There are also plenty of online classes where you can learn sword and Ogibu from home, which is recommended for people who want to start a new hobby.

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Deepen Your Training and Work Toward Performing on Local Stages

The Fan Dance Experience is offered as a one-time introductory course. For those interested in continuing, it is also possible to enroll in a formal fan dance class. Students can begin by learning choreography online before traveling to Japan, followed by intensive in-person lessons and the opportunity to perform on a local stage. If you're looking to explore a new cultural hobby or connect with Japanese classmates, we encourage you to reach out for more information.

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Experience Japanese Culture Through Kenbu (Sword Dance) and Senbu (Fan Dance)

This facility offers opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture through sword and fan dancing, with live stage performances and commemorative photo sessions also available. Temple-based experiences are also available upon request.

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Experience the Art of Fan Dance Using a Japanese Folding Fan

is performed to the elegant verses of Saigyo, a renowned poet of the Heian period (794–1185). The graceful movements are expressed using a folding fan, capturing the beauty and spirit of the poetry. The experience is guided step by step, making it approachable and enjoyable even for first-time participants.
An Enriching Cultural Experience for All Ages

Accessible to anyone aged 5 and older, the Fan Dance Experience offers a graceful introduction to Japan’s cultural heritage for both children and adults. No prior experience is required—just wear comfortable attire suitable for movement.
A Stage Performance Experience to Make Your Trip Truly Memorable

The experience offers step-by-step guidance in learning the art of senbu (fan dance), beginning with how to handle a traditional folding fan and practicing movements set to a waka poem. Once the choreography is mastered, participants have the rare opportunity to perform on stage, bringing their newly acquired skills to life in a cultural setting. The session concludes with a commemorative photo, leaving you with a lasting memory of this uniquely Japanese experience.
A Simple Reservation System Nakes it Easy to Participate in the Experience

Advance reservations are required to participate in the Senbu Experience, and bookings can be made easily via the official website or through various experience reservation platforms. For those unable to visit in person, online programs are also available, allowing you to learn both sword and fan dance from the comfort of your own home.
Engage with Japan’s Cultural Heritage Through the Art of Fan Dance

Through the Fan Dance Experience, participants learn the fundamentals of Japanese dance and the artful use of the folding fan, offering a deeper appreciation of Japanese aesthetics and traditional values. This enriching experience provides a rare opportunity to engage directly with authentic Japanese culture, allowing you to feel its beauty and spirit up close.

Senbu Taiken Kaname

Address

Samurai Sword Dance Theater, B1F GOZAN Building, 3-35 Sanjo-dori Hanamikoji Higashi-iru, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto

Access

[Train] From Kansai International Airport, take the JR Kansai Airport Line, transfer at Tennoji Station, transfer to the JR Osaka Loop Line, transfer at Kyobashi Station, transfer to the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Main Line, get off at Sanjo Station, and walk for about 4 minutes from Exit 9, [Bus] From Kansai International Airport, take the Limousine Bus Kansai Airport Line bound for Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi, get off at the "Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Station" stop, travel to Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line, transfer at Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line, get off at Sanjo Keihan Station, and walk for approximately 4 minutes

Official Website

https://www.samurai-kenbu.jp/

TEL

+81-75-751-2033

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Business hours

Opening Hours: 9:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Senbu (fan dance) experience is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2:45 P.M. to 4:45 P.M. Advance reservation required by the day before.

Regular Holiday

Thursdays, Sundays

Fee

Fan Dance Experience (60 min) + Live Performance Viewing (45 min): ¥13,000 *Advance reservation required by the day before

Parking

Not Available