Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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 have a hands on experience including wearing a real samurai armor, taking a katana lesson, doing a shuriken (ninja star) throw and using a ninja fukiya all in one place, all included in the tour.
！This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers！
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Samurai costume
Professional guide
! Construction Noise and Museum Tours : January 24, 29, 30, 31, and February 2 (mornings only)!
! Elevator Out-of-Service Period : January 24, 2026 – February 19, 2026 !
Ninja star throw competition
！This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers！
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
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.
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Reviews
612 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun times!
sherylcA997FQ,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mae was a fantastic guide, so informative and fun! Would highly recommend for all ages. One of my favourite tours in Kyoto!
Cool informative tour about Samurai
ynistl,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was incredibly informative and very funny. I highly recommend it. We had the basic, which was very sufficient for an hour. Tour guide Tepe-sensei
Lots of fun
DNBaker460,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of artefacts and hands on experience. Very interesting and informative but best of all was also lots of fun. Our host, Taiyo, did a great job.
Samurai Ninja Museum
822varshas,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun and interesting. You definitely need to book this. Much better than just making your own way round and the games and dressing up were fun too.
Pretty good, could be longer
I7918MGcourtneys,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a nice tour, wish it was a bit longer and went more depth into the history of the samurais. Loved to see the armour and trying the costumes on and getting photos was lots of fun.
One for the tick list of to do's in Japan
Sipadvisor101,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting Museum and great to see the armour up close, the guide was very informative. It was fun to throw a star and get dressed up afterwards too :)
Great guide, great experience!
Matthew S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum was fantastic! It was a short and fun experience. If you are a history or samurai enthusiast I highly recommend it. Our guide Saku was great friendly and energetic!
Informative, interesting and well laid out.
AliJ 1965,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well organised and informative guided tour. Excellent contextual descriptions written and pictorial displayed across the three levels. Would recommend a visit if you are interested in Japanese history and in particular Samurai and Ninja history.
Very nice.
Emilie V,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have a good time with the family. Especially the Ninja part with the inclusive experience. Perfect for rainy days in Tokyo where you can see authentic elements.
Excellent Samurai and Ninja experience which sheds light on these groups in a fun and educational way. Loved it.
lynandbenjic,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic place to learn about Samurai and Ninja lifestyles, weapons, allegiances, and role in Japanese culture. Fabulous armour displays, wonderful katana, and weapons display. Our guide Mami told wonderful stories of Musashi the Samurai and also of female Samurai.who had rheir own unique weapon. Fabulous for young and old. The Ninja star throwing was great.fun. Really informative, educational and above all fun for all ages.
From ¥4,300
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