SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto

About

Step into samurai history, try on armor, and throw ninja stars!

Why go

• Felt like stepping into old Japan for a moment
• The ultimate souvenir to take home
• One of the most surprisingly fun things we did

Must try

• Try on authentic samurai armor
• Learn how to throw ninja stars
• Experience samurai sword training
• Learn samurai moves
• Try on samurai outfit

Pro tips

• Visit between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for small groups
• Museum and experience are in separate buildings
• Plan to visit Nishiki Market before or after
• Museum entry is ¥2,800, sword experience is ¥4,000-¥5,000
• Experience lasts about 90 minutes

Good to know

• The experience is definitely touristy

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (19243 reviews)

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