KYOTO · NINJA TRAINING EXPERIENCES
Every Kyoto itinerary has one slot too few. These 15 ninja training experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in a minute and get back to planning.
Skip-the-line guided visit to Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum with samurai armor try-on, shuriken throwing, and a fun expert guide.
“This felt like a middle school trip. Very small place. No air-conditioning. A short history of samurai and ninja was given. The whole experience was very quick, did not feel like a museum at all.”
1-hour Kyoto ninja dojo lesson: Kuji-In breathing, ninja walking, sword and shuriken throws, blowgun darts, max-6 class. Mobile ticket.
“The whole family had a great time at this ninja experience. We learned the whys and hows of different ninja weapons and had lots of laughs as we practiced. My kids said it was the highlight of our trip so far.”
Forge a Kyoto shuriken or kunai from real steel, then shape, engrave kanji, blacken, and take it home in a gift box.
“This was an amazing experience!! The instructors walk you through every step from start to finish!!! I highly recommend it!”
Small-group ninja lesson in Kyoto with English Sensei, meditation and weapon practice, plus ninja outfit rental.
“Very interactive and our instructors are awesome and funny. My son and I had a great time, thank you so much! Regards, Flora.C”
Practice Iaido with a blunt replica sword in Kyoto, dress in samurai hakama, throw a ninja star, then tour the Samurai Ninja Museum.
“Was disappointing and commercial. Not a real samurai experience. Very rushed and instructor wanted to get it overwith”
A 1-hour Kyoto guided tour at the Samurai Ninja Museum with English explanations, dress-up, and hands-on shuriken throwing.
“The tour was amazing - tour guide was very informative and provided excellent knowledge. Good value for money!”
Family-friendly ninja training in Kyoto with ninja outfit rental, shuriken and blowgun practice, plus a Samurai and Ninja Museum visit.
“Communication was poor regarding meeting place; they also failed to mention that the museum visit ( which is a different location to the experience) is included in our tickets. This meant that some of us lost out.”
Make a real ninja weapon in Kyoto, from tin casting to polishing. Hands-on workshop near Demachiyanagi Station. Take it home in a box.
“Fantastic workshop! We had a ball making our own ninja weapon. The instructors were very knowledgeable and patient. The time went by so quick. We loved the fact that we were able to take home our “work of art”! Highly recommend this.”
Forge a kunai or shuriken in Kyoto with Atelier NIN, learn ninja weapon history, engrave kanji, and take home your custom piece.
“I loved making my Shuriken! It was a very interesting experience and learning also about the Kunai weapon. I would definitely do this tour again in the future with next time making a Kunai weapon as well!!”
Kyoto Gion Ninja Experience Cafe: dress as a ninja, train with shuriken, blowgun, and katana, plus guided photo moments indoors.
“It was great. Lot of training activities. Must try when in Gion.”
Kyoto samurai sword lesson at Samurai Ninja Museum: dress in armor, learn katana basics, try shuriken, and get photo ops in 2 hours.
“The teacher was really good and in a small class it was really fun. I can recomend Raito as an experienced teacher”
Half-day Mt. Daimonji ninja trekking from Nanzenji to Ginkakuji with dojo training, breathing tips, and a gentle 7.5 km route in Kyoto.
“Izo was great, interesting, friendly and knowledgeable! The hike was strenuous, but not too long, and he gave us some great tips on breathing and efficiency of movement. A very enjoyable experience.”
Private 6-hour Iga and Koka ninja history tour from Kyoto, with a real ninja house, samurai sights, and a fluent English guide.
“Mr.Daiki is a knowledgable guide. He gave information about ninja and other aspects of Japan. Good trip. Wonderful memory.”
8 hours in Iga, Japan, with a guided ninja transformation, ninja-house traps, museums, a possible ninja show, and a castle town walk.
“This was such an amazing trip! I would do this again. Mouloud was very knowledgeable and we truly just had good conversations. He had a very warm demeanor, and took us to some amazing places. I left here feeling like I had not only done an awesome tour but that I had made a friend and I love that so very much!”
Kyoto tin-casting workshop where you design and cast your own ninja weapon, guided by blacksmith TAKE, and finish it for take-home keepsake.
“Amazing craftsmanship. They are also really funny. We could not stop laughing during the entire project. My ninja star didn’t come out perfect, the way I wanted but it was made with love. I just have to go back and make a new one. Hahah”
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