G
Nice experience
Good place for rainy day, kids enjoy
Operator response
Thank you for visiting us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time here, and we look forward to welcoming you back again✨
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Takayama, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 27 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ninja Cafe TAKAYAMA (Ninjia Experience)
- Meeting point
- Head north at the Kajibashi intersection and look for the red torii gate.
Description
This facility is visitors can have an authentic samurai/ninja experience in the conveniently located historical city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. The store displays historical helmets, swords, and tea utensils that are important for learning about old Japan. Why don't you don a ninja costume, experience authentic ninja training, and learn about the natural history of Japan and the role of the ninja? Ninja Cafe Takayama is a facility that both adults and children can enjoy. Please visit us when you come to Nagoya, Gifu or Takayama.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $45
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $45
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:09 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
VR Games
Ninja training using ninja weapons
One drink
Ninja clothes rental
Entrance Fee
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
27 reviews
How it compares in Takayama
- No. 14 by number of reviews among 131 tours in Takayama
- Starting price $45 is 42% below the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Takayama
Excurgo comparison of 131 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended age 6 years and older (VR game)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course take?
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course lasts about 1h 15min.
How much does Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Takayama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 8 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $45, adults from $45.
Can I cancel Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Head north at the Kajibashi intersection and look for the red torii gate. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(27)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Great experience
The staff was very friendly and English speaking. Great for kids to try out some ninja activities and wear the ninja costume
Operator response
Thank you for visiting us♪ We were so happy to see that your child enjoyed themselves as well🥷 We hope you'll come back and have fun wearing ninja costumes again✨We look forward to seeing you again😌
U
Must visit place
The experience was very smooth and exciting, they explained with clear instructions and all of the ninja games were very fun, food were also very delicious!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review😊 We’re delighted to hear that you found the experience smooth and exciting, and that our instructions were clear and easy to follow！ It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed all of the ninja games as well as the food🥷 Your feedback truly encourages our team, and we hope to welcome you back again for another fun and memorable experience✨
V
Ninja Experience
But a restaurant that isn't very large can encourage kids to try the ninja taboos, drop off the recommendations and play VR, the kids should be happy My kid is older, so I don't choose a full suit, but it's very flexible, Basic package can not change a shirt and less money to play VR
Operator response
多謝你嚟我哋度！ 我哋好開心聽到你享受咗你嘅忍者體驗✨ 希望你有機會會再嚟♪ 所有忍者都好期待見到你哋！
T
Family fun
It was a great experience for the children and also for us adults. Also our 2 year old son had a lot of fun with the ninja training.
Operator response
Danke für euren Besuch!🥷✨ Wir freuen uns sehr, dass ihr als Familie – inklusive eurem kleinen Ninja – so viel Spaß beim Training hattet!💪😊 Es ist schön zu hören, dass auch die Erwachsenen den Ninja-Spirit gespürt haben！
T
Great experience!
Great experience to do with children young and old. We all had fun together practicing shuriken shooting, arrows and basic training for the Katanas. The augmented reality game is definitely worth it. We highly recommend!
Operator response
Merci pour votre visite！ On est ravis que vous ayez passé un bon moment en famille 😄 Entre les shurikens, les flèches et les katanas, vous êtes de vrais ninjas maintenant ! Et bravo pour l’entraînement AR 💪 Revenez quand vous voulez, les ninjas vous attendent 🥷✨
S
Excellent experience and great fun
It was a unique experience, my family and I had a lot of fun, the guy who attended us was super attentive and tried to make us feel good. Excellent option if visiting Takayama.
Operator response
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en Ninja Experience Cafe‼ Nos alegra mucho saber que usted y su familia se divirtieron y que nuestro equipo hizo todo lo posible para que se sintieran bien atendidos🎯 Es un placer saber que consideren nuestra oferta una excelente opción para quienes visitan Takayama✨ Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirles nuevamente en el futuro🥷
S
Definitely worth it!
We did the special course and it was really cool to get a bird's eye view of the different weapons they used. The VR game was also great fun to test your maneuverability! Definitely recommended! We were helped super friendly and enthusiastic.
Operator response
Hartelijk dank voor uw enthousiaste reactie en dat u de special course bij ons heeft gevolgd✨ We zijn blij te horen dat u een goed beeld en gevoel heeft gekregen van de verschillende wapens en dat u genoten heeft van het VR-spel om uw wendbaarheid te testen. Het doet ons goed te weten dat onze medewerkers u vriendelijk en enthousiast hebben geholpen🥷 We waarderen uw aanbeveling zeer en hopen u in de toekomst weer te mogen verwelkomen😌
C
Great fun ninjas experience for adults and children!
Thoroughly enjoyed this ninja experience. Our children had fun dressing as ninjas and training in three ninja skills. The trainer was so friendly and encouraging. We also had lunch there. Highly recommend for adults and children!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words and for visiting the Ninja Experience Cafe! We’re thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed dressing up as ninjas and trying out the training activities✨ It’s wonderful to know that your children had fun and that our trainer made the experience even more enjoyable with their friendly and encouraging approach. We’re also glad you had a chance to enjoy lunch with us! Your recommendation truly means a lot to us😋 We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon for more ninja adventures🥷
J
Ninja fun
Great fun with our 3 kids at the Ninja Experience Cafe. We did the sword, blow dart and shuriken throwing stars. Excellent staff with good English who mae it highly entertaining.
Operator response
Thank you for visiting us! We’re so happy to hear you and your family had a great time at the Ninja Experience Cafe🥷 The sword and shuriken activities are always a hit with kids (and adults too!). We’ll pass your kind words along to our staff—they’ll really appreciate it✨
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