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Ninja hands-on 1-hour Lesson in English at Kyoto - Entry level
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Ninja hands-on 1-hour Lesson in English at Kyoto - Entry level

By Ninja Dojo and Store
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Ages 5-60, max of 6 per group
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Japanese, English
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  • Ninja clothes rental
  • Entrance Fee
  • WiFi on board
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drink


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  • NINJA DOJO and STORE, Japan, 600-8422 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hakurakutenchō, 528 2F
    Intersection of Muromachi st and Bukkoji st. 3-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma intersection, from Exit 6 of Shijo station on the Subway Karasuma line and Karasuma station on the Hankyu Kyoto line. 15-minute by taxi or train from Kyoto station on the JR line.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140353P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140353P1

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    • Ninja Dojo and Store
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    • U668KJmariop
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unique Experience
      Unique experience in Kyoto. The place is carefully prepared for a ninja training reflecting the original skills they had. The staff is really kind and supportive and the sensei is an exceptional teacher guiding you and your beloved ones through the moves, skills and teachings. Also at same time is able to make it fun for younger ones. 5 stars not enough form them. Can't recommend enough.
      Written September 1, 2024
    • Lfeddylfeddy
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      Authentic and unique
      What a unique experience. My 13 year old really enjoyed the two hour lesson too. It is an authentic learning experience I don’t think you can have anywhere else.
      Written August 29, 2024
    • DiGwinn
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun and we learnt new skills!
      Our instructor during our 2 hour session was brilliant. She adapted really well to our two excited boys and also made the session fun and interesting for us two parents too. We all came away having learnt something and had a lot of time together. Thank you.
      Written July 27, 2024
    • drs591
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great interactive fun
      Great fun. It is interactive from the start and you all get to try loads of weapons. Our 11yr old boy loved it - definitely recommend for kids and families.
      Written July 10, 2024
    • actnowm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great expérience !
      Best ninja expérience , really skilled, kind and great teacher, various training, we highly recomend it for adult and family.
      Written July 7, 2024
    • 75abip
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best experience
      This was the highlight of our trip. It was fun, informative and interesting. We all loved it. Cannot recommend highly enough.
      Written July 4, 2024
    • D7257PTdavidr
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing activity
      Great experience to get a little exercise but also learn about ninjas, see their weapons and experience their hideouts
      Written June 15, 2024
    • taylorbD98AA
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Really Fun Introduction to the Art
      I had a great Time. I took the 2 hour experience and I think it was great for me 1 hour wouldn’t be enough. Delved into some of the history and weapons and tools what were used and it’s honestly super interesting. History of Shinobi is something I’ve always been interested in. This was a great intoduxtion to the Art but it didn’t even scratch the surface and you can tell. I’ve done quite a lot of martial arts and Ninjitsu is one I’ve always wanted to get into but I don’t live in Japan so this is a tough ask. I’d love to get more deeper into ninpō and train it properly but I’ll need to figure out how to even start learning the art officially and properly.
      Written June 13, 2024
    • Sulley92
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great activity, good fun
      A great experience. Friendly and fun way to learn more about Ninja and Samurai customs, defences and battle moves. It was very enjoyable and we would recommend
      Written June 10, 2024
    • D3033TGphilw
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      This was a great ninja training experience!
      We had an amazing experience. I learned a lot about the life of the ninja, the ninja techniques and had an introduction to the ninja weapons. But the best part was the hands on training in the ninja techniques and weapons. The teacher spoke English and was great at working with students of different skill levels. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to experience an introduction to ninja training.
      Written June 3, 2024
    • christinaw674
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      Blew away expectations
      Blew away my expectations. Our instructor was hilarious, professional, and instructive. Our group had a wide age range but everyone had smiles on their face and a great time.
      Written May 23, 2024
    • maciejmY2174KU
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      Unique experience
      Quite a fun experience in Japan for a foreigner, you can learn a lot about Ninjutsu and try out a lot of different tools and weapons that were used by ninja, with explanation and demonstration. You also get to practice with those weapons/tools yourself, which was very enjoyable. Recommended!
      Written May 6, 2024
    • vikkim597
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      Trip highlight for the family
      This was an amazing experience! We learned so much about the Japanese Ninjas, their weapons and how to use them. 2 hours flew by and we all loved it- thank you!
      Written April 21, 2024
    • 186lv
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      Awesome ninja fun
      Just an awesome way to spend two hours doing ninja stuff. I went with my ten year old son and he absolutely loved every second - throwing real ninja stars and using all kinds of weapons and learning secret ninja moves. They send a huge folder of photos and videos after too, which is a great touch. Would massively recommend
      Written April 13, 2024
    • M1868PCalexg
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      Brilliant experience
      An absolutely brilliant experience! We'd done a 'samurai and ninja' experience in Tokyo which was commercial and a bit disappointing - this was completely different. Top-notch instructor with a high level of training, all delivered in a really engaging way. I've done various martial arts for most of my life and found it fascinating - but so did my wife (untrained), 13 Yr- and 8 yr-old. Throwing ninja stars a hit with all....
      Written April 5, 2024
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    Chelly B
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    We traveled to Japan with six teenagers and knew the Ninja experience would be perfect for them. They loved everything about this experience - from dressing in ninja attire to learning to throw ninja stars and blow darts. The kids felt like they had an authentic ninja experience and now that we are home, even still do some of the hand motions and skills that they learned in the class. It was definitely our favorite memory from Kyoto! Also, the instructors and staff are incredibly friendly and fun to work with. We can’t recommend this experience enough! Thank you Ninja Dojo!
    Written June 9, 2023
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    Thank you for your detailed review and awesome rating! It sounds you were satisfied with our lesson and having fun time in our Dojo. We would be happy if you remember our Dojo and Ninja philosophy sometimes. Thanks again and have a nice one.
    Written December 5, 2023
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    nospacerule
    Falkirk District, UK9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    We visited in October. Tomoe was a brilliant master and it was a very enjoyable experience. From weapon handling, to ninja hand signals, to the ninja movement and context awareness - a lot was covered and was one of my sons highlights of a 3 week Japan trip.
    Written October 29, 2022
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    Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed Ninja lesson with us. It would be lovely if you remember some moments in our Dojo and Ninja philosophy sometimes. Thanks again and have a nice one.
    Written September 14, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Marshi100
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Family
    Visiting from Australia we were excited to experience a Ninja lesson! The fun filled & fast paced lesson felt like 5 mins as we covered so much! We thoroughly enjoyed it & highly recommend! Great teacher with excellent English. 10/10!
    Written April 25, 2023
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    Thank you for giving us 5 star review. It is our greatest pleasure to realize that you were satisfied with our lesson. We were also so happy to have you in our Dojo. Thank you for choosing us as the one of contents in your itinerary in Japan. Have a nice one.
    Written September 16, 2023
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    liyanabujang
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow amazing experience here. The basics of ninja strategy and weapons are explained thoroughly by the instructor in English. From ninja's meditation to strategy and weapons. Its really amazing how resourceful ninjas are. The girl from the store also very helpful dressing me up and taking pictures of me then sending them through email. Also we got to use the weapons like trying to throw shuriken, use kunai, swords and blowing darts. A must do experience if you come to Kyoto :)
    Written September 11, 2022
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    Thank you for your awesome review. We would be happy if you remember our Dojo and Ninja’s way of thinking. Thank you so much and have a nice day.
    Written September 15, 2023
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    Chandra R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022 • Couples
    This is a cool experience for all ages and genders. The instructor is very personable and speaks great English. They take photos of the experience and send you a link so you don't need to worry about stopping the fun to capture the moment. We learned the history of the ninja; differences between a ninja and samurai; about the weapons ninjas use; and you practice the moves (with weapons)! It's a blast. Only takes an hour and was a nice break from walking to all the shrines.
    Written November 30, 2022
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    Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed Ninja lesson with us. It would be lovely if you remember some moments in our Dojo and Ninja philosophy sometimes. Thanks again and have a nice one.
    Written September 15, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Amanda F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Couples
    First of all - WOW. My partner and I booked the ninja lesson this winter and I’ve got to say, we didn’t know what to expect. We were both up for trying something new and we were blown away!

    Our instructor Tomoe, gets you set up with all of the gear and takes you through an in-depth and hands-on crash course in ninja techniques, history, and philosophy. The class was nice and intimate, there was even a staff member who took pictures throughout so you could focus on throwing shuriken or parrying with a katana!

    We had so much fun and learned a whole lot. Definitely recommend.
    Written January 19, 2023
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    Thank you for giving us 5 star review. It is our greatest pleasure to realize that you were satisfied with our lesson. We were also so happy to have you in our Dojo. Thank you for choosing us as the one of contents in your itinerary in Japan. Have a nice one.
    Written September 15, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Storyteller761420
    Chelmsford, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020
    Whilst on our tour in Japan my husband and myself had the opportunity to do Ninja training. The young lady was a excellent teacher and informative with very good English. We learnt about Ninja ways, how to move like a Ninja. Got to throw shuriken stars, blow darts, how to use swords, role play and much more. Another lady took photos and emailed them to us the same day. We also took videos and photos. Would highly recommend this activity.
    Written April 3, 2020
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    Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed Ninja lesson with us.
    Written September 14, 2023
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    Annie G
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Solo
    This was just brilliant! There was a huge snowstorm in Kyoto so I was looking for something indoors to do, I’m so glad I found this. I learned how to use a sword like a ninja, throw the blades spinning weapons, use a blow gun… and I got to do it all dressed in a ninja outfit!
    I was on my own and it was great, a really good experience for solo travellers.
    Highly recommended
    Written January 25, 2023
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    Thank you for giving us 5 star review. It is our greatest pleasure to realize that you were satisfied with our lesson. We were also so happy to have you in our Dojo. Thank you for choosing us as the one of contents in your itinerary in Japan. Have a nice one.
    Written September 15, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    mredding26
    Ireland57 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had a terrific experience. The sensei is very professional. First i learned how to move like a Ninja and then use a wide array of their weapons. (shuriken/Ninja starts, ninja sword, dagger, samurai sword, blow pipe, hand spears and more). It was fast paced and fun with a career professional sensei who also teaches jujutsu at night. Cannot recommend it enough!
    Written August 17, 2023
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    Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our lesson. It was really nice to have you in our Dojo. Thanks again and have a nice day.
    Written September 21, 2023
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    Nickolas C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    I immediately felt immersed as soon as I had the attire on. The professor spoke great English, was easy to talk to, was quite masterful and spunky, and an incredibly fun and patient sensei! I went with my sister, and we really enjoyed the experience.

    This will be one of my favorite experiences in all of Japan, and I am grateful that they made Kyoto more than just a city of sightseeing attractions.

    They let you take pictures and videos, but they also have a dedicated photographer/videographer, and when I saw this, I expected to have to pay extra to receive these pictures, but much to my delight, these were sent automatically to my email!

    At the end, I was even able to talk with the sensei and practice my Japanese, which was extremely rewarding as someone who has spent a lot of time waiting to put my years of diligent ~studying~ (anime watching) to good use.
    Written June 2, 2024
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    Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoy the photos and videos as a memory of becoming a ninja. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our lesson. It was really nice to have you in our Dojo. Thanks again and have a nice day.
    Written July 30, 2024
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