The Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto lets you experience being a samurai or ninja for a day!
Lasts approximately 60 minutes
All of these activities are included in this package without additional fees.
Join us for interactive workshops that bring ninja history to life. Discover the secrets of their tools and techniques as you learn alongside your family.
Experience the thrill of throwing shuriken like a true ninja. Put your newfound skills to the test in an exciting ninja competition!
Immerse yourself in the world of samurai swordsmanship with our live demonstration! Witness breathtaking performances that recreate historical battles and training sequences. Shows are held daily, but morning times may vary, so consider yourself lucky if you catch one!
Adult : ¥3,000 / person (+tax)
Child (ages 3 ~ 12) : ¥2,700 / person (+tax)FAQs
Our museum is open with tours available every day from 9 am to 6:30 pm.
Our museum values your safety above all else. All the demo weapons are replicas and models. The only workshop we have available that uses real swords is the tameshigiri sword cutting experience.
Each item in the museum has been authenticated and is maintained well for your viewing pleasure. The items used for the experiences, however, are models and duplicates to ensure the safety of our guests and the artifacts in our collection.
Yes! We sell authenticated swords at our museum. You can talk to us during your visit or contact us online using the emails listed at the end of this page.
We have a variety of tickets with experiences for you to choose from! Our basic ticket includes an overview tour of the exhibits along with some basic experiences like wearing a samurai costume and trying out the ninja star throwing. This package is perfect for you if you can't decide on your tour yet!
We welcome walk-in guests but we recommend booking in advance especially during peak seasons to avoid the crowd. Keep this in mind when you're traveling in early April and mid-November!
If you have a reservation for us, make sure you bring an confirmation email so we can book you in! Other than that, you don't need to bring anything besides yourself and your group. Your costumes and props will be provided by us.
Both girls and boys are welcome to join in on the fun! Female warriors are valued as much as their male counterparts in the samurai and ninja clans, which you will learn about in our tour. We have costumes suitable for men, women, and kids of all sizes, along with unisex uniforms.
Samurai Sword Experience for Kids and Families (Ninja star throwing and Museum Tour included)
Ninja Experience in Kyoto for Kids and Families (Wear Full Ninja Outfit)
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 and Japanese. Join us as you explore the glorious history of the legendary samurais and the mysterious ninjas!
