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English-guided museum tour
Discover the stories behind samurai and ninja with an English-speaking guide.
Kyoto · Samurai Ninja Museum · Basic Ticket
Museum tour, ninja star throwing and samurai armor photos — all included.
Discover the stories behind samurai and ninja with an English-speaking guide.
Try your aim with shuriken. Equipment is included.
Try on soft armor and take photos with your own phone or camera. Staff can help.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during busy periods. Walk-ins are welcome.
This is an English-language group tour. Interpretation during the tour is not permitted. For interpretation, book a private session.
Plan your visit
SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO With Experience
Before you book
Allow approximately 60 minutes for the full experience, including the guided museum tour, ninja star throwing, and samurai soft armor try-on and photos.
Walk-in guests are welcome, but advance booking is recommended, especially during busy travel periods. Check the booking calendar for available dates and times.
Your ticket includes an English-guided museum tour, ninja star (shuriken) throwing, and samurai soft armor try-on with time for your own photos. All three activities are included, with no additional activity fees.
Families are welcome. Ages 3–12 qualify for child tickets; children under 3 enter free.
Prices vary by date. The booking calendar shows the applicable price; check your final total before confirming.
Please check the booking calendar for available tour times on your preferred date.
You can enjoy your soft armor try-on and photo time at your own pace. Staff can help with your armor and photos. Please bring your own camera or phone.
Bring your reservation confirmation email for check-in and your camera or phone if you would like to take photos. Costumes and activity equipment are provided.
This group tour is conducted in English. Interpretation into other languages during the tour is not permitted. If you need interpretation or prefer a private experience, please book the Kyoto private museum session.
Yes. Girls and boys are welcome, as are adults. Samurai costume try-on and ninja star throwing are activities for everyone to enjoy together.
The museum exhibits historical artifacts. The costumes and props used for hands-on experiences are replicas, helping protect both guests and the collection.
You may bring covered drinks, such as bottled water or a reusable bottle, into the building. Eating and drinking are not permitted in exhibition rooms, and alcohol is prohibited throughout the venue.
Yes. Separate plans include a samurai sword experience for kids and families and a ninja experience with a full ninja outfit. These are separate plans, not included in the Basic Ticket.
The Samurai Ninja Museum Kyoto is one of the leading samurai museums in Japan, with a wide range of displays from all throughout Japan’s rich history. We are the only experience-based museum that specializes in providing in-depth and immersive activities that provide our visitors with new perspectives on Japanese history.
We have displays ranging from armors and weapons of the great samurai warriors and the mystical ninjas to everyday tools and artifacts from medieval and ancient Japan. Our souvenir gift shop features replica swords, tabi socks, and tabi shoes.
We provide guided tours every day, lead by friendly staff who are fluent in English. Join us as you explore the glorious history of the legendary samurais and the mysterious ninjas!
