Samurai and Ninja Museum: Hands-On History Experience

Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s rich shogunate history at the Samurai & Ninja Museum. Experience the thrill of wearing samurai armor, mastering the katana, and throwing ninja stars. Book your tour now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM with EXPERIENCE - Guided tour about samurai, ninja,

Samurai armor trial with a katana, samurai sword (optional)

Ninja star throw

*Activities are subject to change due to the coronavirus situation.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Samurai costume
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Samurai and Kyoto have always been associated throughout history. From the early Heian period to the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate the samurai and ninja always roamed the streets of Kyoto. Now they are back! The samurai and ninja museum brings back the history and helps you to have a glimpse of these heroes’ glorious lives. What is more, you can…

Location
SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM with EXPERIENCE
292 Higashi Daimonjicho, Nakagyo-Ku, Utano koji Building 2F
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C7801nrsaral
Feb 25, 2025
That was fun! - This is a fun and small museum packed with information. The tour hosted by Nobu was very informative and fun. Nobu is a character and keeps it entertaining! You move pretty quickly through the museum. I wish I had a little more time in the rooms to read some of the things on the walls. Can’t wait to bring my kids here!
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C1868tmrachels
Feb 20, 2025
I was a Samurai for an hour - Wow! What an amazing experience. Such a great amount of information and our guide Kazu was not only informative but extremely kind and funny. The authentic swords, shuriken, and array of swords was amazing! This is a def. experience to have in Kyoto when visiting! The best part was dressing up as a Samurai and fighting! Super cool! Thank you again 💓
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Roam42906781449
Feb 14, 2025
Tour - A nice experience and enjoyable to be spend with your families and friends and also your love ones. Thanks to Haru for the great explanation & experience
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Compass56587297400
Feb 14, 2025
Kyoto must do for the whole family - The Samurai and Ninja tour was very informative and interactive and fun for the kids. The photo opp at the end where we could try on a Samurai outfit. Haru was our guide and she was nice and friendly and did an amazing job to be inclusive for children and adults.
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Jacob
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent Solo Trip for Samurai Fans - Everything I was hoping for! The guides were very informative and instructive. Would recommend and have recommended to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thank you
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Mar_ajos_gf9104kx
Feb 5, 2025
Visit of Mexico - We loved the museum! Tetsu the very friendly guide! We had an ina incite le experience in the museum. We would come back very happy again
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756wendyy
Jan 29, 2025
Informative, fun samurai experience! - Very fun, moving tour by Aya — the guided tour was very informative and we had a lot of fun learning with many visuals and sectional rooms. Thank you!
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934brandonf
Jan 26, 2025
Such a fun and informative experience! - We had a really fun time at the ninja & samurai museum! I learned so much about the history and how samurai fit into Japanese culture and history. You can tell Nobu really loves his job and is very knowledgeable about everything to do with samurais. Our 3-year-old really liked throwing ninja stars and dressing up like a samurai! Definitely recommend for families with kids.
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453dyt
Jan 18, 2025
Awesome experience of samurai and ninja history - Best experience ever with great information. The tour guided is so clear in english. Able to try the samurai outfit. Experiencing in throwing the ninja star. Recommended.
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Curious28704770916
Jan 18, 2025
Fun and interactive - Interactive and fun activity. Must try! the instructor is really knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We appreciate it! Alot!!
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