Kyoto Machiya: Authentic Ninja Weapon Crafting Experience

Our studio is a traditional building with a history of over 100 years in Kyoto, known as Machiya in Japanese. Here, you can experience crafting authentic weapons used by real ninjas. We sharpen and temper the iron to create high-quality steel weapons.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Studio NIN - Begin your journey at the weapon-making studio situated in a traditional Machiya mansion in Kyoto. Opt to craft either a Shuriken or Kunai, both iconic ninja weapons. Don a uniform before starting your session.
    Pay attention as the instructor guides you through the use of each tool provided. Receive detailed instructions on how to…
What's Included
  • Uniform rental for craftsmen
  • Specialized tool rental (files, hammers)
  • Clean box and bag for transport
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Location
studio NIN
It is a mansion with a large gate. There is a black shuriken flag at the gate. The road in front of the studio is a narrow slope.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amy_r
Jun 9, 2025
Unique and fun workshop making ninja weapons - This was a super fun activity! The workshop was really well run and easy enough for people with no experience.
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Heather_s
Jun 8, 2025
Unique Memorable Experience - Absolutely amazing once in a lifetime experience. And we now have a custom keepsake we can keep forevwr. They were so kind and patient. Highly recommend 💜
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Ambermedina04
Jun 4, 2025
Cool Ninja weapon making. - We had an awesome experience. The staff were great. They were funny and engaging, smiling alot. I would totally recommend it!
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Jennifer_w
Jun 2, 2025
Fun experience with my son - Really fun time with a great group of hosts. Shared an experience with my son that he wants to keep doing at home. Would definitely recommend the experience to anyone.
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Nicholas
May 25, 2025
Amazing kunai experience - Amazing place that walks you through the process of making your kunai. They make it simple and safe. Definitely worth it to go
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Joe_t
May 16, 2025
Great Time - Very enjoyable and helpful staff. The instructors English was fine. We had a great time and would recommend to our friends.
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384abigailh
May 2, 2025
Highly recommend - Such a fun activity for friends and couples! Cannot recommend enough and the teachers were so friendly! You will absolutely love it!
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Jacques_d
Apr 27, 2025
An amazingly fun... - An amazingly fun experience, definitely a must try. My only critique would be that the directions were a bit vague and nebulous sometimes. My friends and I weren't sure if we were doing the right thing a third of the time haha. But I'd still highly recommend as it was a fun experience
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Ludovica_z
Apr 21, 2025
One of the coolest experiences we had in Japan! - As a group of friends traveling through Kyoto, we were looking for something unique and hands-on — and the ninja weapon-making experience absolutely blew us away! The instructors were incredibly skilled and passionate, and they made the whole process fun and engaging from start to finish. We got to make our own shuriken and learn about the history and techniques behind real ninja weapons. It wasn’t just a crafting session — it felt like stepping into a different world. The staff explained everything and made sure we were all having a blast (and staying safe!). By the end, we each had our own handmade ninja gear to take home — along with unforgettable memories and a lot of inside jokes. If you’re in Kyoto and want to do something totally different, this is the experience. 10/10 would do it again!
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Susann_s
Mar 21, 2025
Very pricey for what it... - Very pricey for what it felt like a conveyor belt activity with very little explanation and we did not make the ninja weapon. It was mostly sharpened and literally hitting with the hammer 5 times (for the photo)
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From $157
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).