Ninja, Samurai, Odawara Castle Experience

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hosted by one of Japan's leading ninja experts and a bilingual local guide, this experience lets you meet and learn from a ninja scholar and take a tour of the Odawara Castle grounds and practice some of the fundamental techniques used by the ninja.

The experience will start with a guided walking tour of Odawara Castle by a local bilingual expert, visiting the Samurai Museum and the castle grounds to see some authentic artifacts and learn about their role and culture. You will move through the Ninja Museum and learn and practice some of the techniques together with the ninja expert, such as meditation, movement, real tools and weapons used by ninja. Odawara is your gateway to Hakone and memorable experience in Japan.

3:30pm: Meet at the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park

3:30pm: English guided tour in Odawara Castle Park

5:00pm: Ninja training experience at the Ninja Museum

6:00pm: Experience to finish

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance tickets to the Ninja Museum, Samurai Museum, and Odawara Castle are included.

Wooded swords, throwing stars, and ninja attire will be provided for a hands on the ninja experience.

What To Expect

Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan

Meet at the entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park. This is where the tour will start.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Odawara Castle Park

The experience will start with a guided walking in Odawara Castle Park by a local bilingual expert. The grounds of Odawara Castle have been preserved and retain original forms and architecture that give insight into the past history and techniques to castle building.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Ninja, Samurai, Odawara Castle Experience

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So much fun!
Mark E,
Jul 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was a ton of fun for my husband, adult daughters and me. First we had an interesting tour of beautiful Odawara Castle, as well as the Samurai Museum, with our very knowledgeable guide Jeff. Then we put on Ninja garb (you have to not mind looking a little goofy!) and learned some of the skills used by real Ninjas. Our teacher (I don't remember his name) was a true expert, very patient, and made it SO much fun. We learned to scale a (small) wall, sneak up on your enemy despite a creaky floor, look for escape routes and hidden panels in rooms and use throwing stars, blow guns and swords! I would recommend this for older kids (not toddlers), teenagers and adults. We loved learning about all the history and then getting to do the activities.