Kyoto: Craft Your Own Ninja Weapon/ Shōgun Mask Workshop
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the world of ninja craftsmanship in Kyoto and forge your own authentic ninja weapon using traditional Japanese tin casting techniques. In this immersive workshop, you will melt, cast, cool, and finish real metal under the guidance of experienced craftsmen. It offers a rare chance to work hands-on with time-honored methods used in Japanese metalwork.
This Experience is designed to be approachable for beginners and families alike, allowing participants to enjoy the magic of crafting without any prior skills.
Children age 5 and above are welcome to participate.Our experienced staff provide full step-by-step support through the entire process, ensuring that both kids and adults can comfortably enjoy the activity, and safely experience the excitement of the melting and molding process.
Whether you are visiting with family, friends,or as a couple, this activity offers a memorable way to create something meaningful with your own hands.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Experience Flow Upgrade your experience by crafting an oni-inspired metal mask finished with gold leaf — a bold, wearable work of art found nowhere else in Kyoto. 1. Choose Your Item • Shuriken (throwing star): Included • Kunai (ninja knife): +4,000 JPY • Oni metal mask: +10,000 JPY 2. Make the mold using special casting sand 3. Melt and pour the tin into the mold 4. Cool in water to solidify the metal 5. Shape and polish using files and grinders 6. Apply rust protection and finishing oil ⏱ Duration • Shuriken / Kunai: Approx. 2 hours • Oni Mask: Approx. 2.5 hours Perfect For • Travelers seeking a unique Kyoto experience • Ninja and Japanese culture fans
Options
Upgrade: Tactical Ninja Kunai
Ninja Kunai Larger Size(2 hrs): Upgraded plan for people who want to create a ninja weapon with larger size & intricate shape.
Kyoto: Craft Your Own Ninja Weapon/ Shōgun Mask Workshop
Premium: Shōgun Mask-Wearable
Shōgun Mask(2.5 hrs): Premium plan to create an original Shogun mask inspired by Japanese folklore. Craft a metal mask decorated by gold leaf.
What‘s Included
Locker
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of fun!!!!
Debra R,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic! Fun experience for myself, my husband and our two teen/preteen boys. We each got to choose between star and knife. Sawan, the instructor, was wonderful - she explained all of the steps and helped us when needed. Not only great experience, you go home with a beautiful souvenir! Highly recommend!!
Great easy activity
Daniel U,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful experience making a mask with Ako! Very friendly, and the process is so easy that anyone young or old can come out with a one-of-a-kind souvenir from their time in Japan. Would recommend
Mask experience
Sidney R,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super cool experience. We had Ako help us build a mask and it was once in a life time experience. Super nice area. When I first googled maps the place it looked weird but after walking around it’s a really safe and clean area.
Fun morning for young boys
Christo B,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My two boys of 9 and 12 loved making the masks. Good presented and setup, ownsers english was very good.
Very unique experience,...
ALIIYAH B,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very unique experience, the hosts were very nice and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Had a great time
655astonb,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service and very fun experience. I made a kunai
Really fun crafting experience
Jake B,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time channeling our inner craftsmen making ninja stars! This was definitely the favorite experience of our trip for our 10 and 12 year old boys. Ako and Sawan were very welcoming and helped us create some special and unique keepsakes. It took us about 2.5 hours total and was well worth it.
Do it! Team kunai 🔪♥️
Jaye M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such great experience! My 11yr old son kept up nicely. The instructors were very helpful and friendly. We made a kunai but sat next to a couple girls making shurikan and another person was making a mask - we enjoyed watching the differing processes. It is a bit of work but nothing too strenuous. Highly recommend - such a cool souvenir!
Loved this experience!
Vanessa S,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved this experience! They speak very well English and help you out a lot. They were so nice and we would do this again!
We had such a wonderful...
Erin C,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful time! It was a great unique experience and it wa so fun to create our ow pieces- highly recommend!
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