Shizu was very informative and enthusiastic as our tour guide. There were lots of authentic items on display and the interactive experiences really surprised us. Definitely worth it.





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!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $23 per person for this Kyoto 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $21, adults from $23.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 775 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Maikoya.
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Shizu was very informative and enthusiastic as our tour guide. There were lots of authentic items on display and the interactive experiences really surprised us. Definitely worth it.
Great experience! Aya was great!
Ken is a great guide; thank you for all information and good time
Awesome museum, heaps of information and very cool to learn about the female samurai. Hiro was an awesome tour guide a++
Its been great and informative. Hiro was great Guide :)
Fantastic experience, Aya was an engaging and friendly guide!
Mami was an excellent guide. My children through to my parents and I all loved this tour. Great historical information, opportunity to hold artefacts and interaction for the children.
Pretty good if you ask me, the experience covered history as well as practicing
Fun and informative experience for whole family
Our guide Mami was very informative. Enjoyed all the museum exhibits.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO | 1 hour | 4.6 (775) | $23 | |
Kyoto Sword Experience - includes Museum Ticket/Ninja Experience | 2 hours | 4.7 (229) | $67 | View |
Ninja Experience (Family Friendly) at Samurai Ninja Museum KYOTO | 2 hours | 4.6 (205) | $45 | View |
Kyoto Toei Studio Park Ticket Samurai Show Ninja Village | 7–8 hours | — | $22 | View |
Kyoto Samurai Experience | 1h 45min | 5.0 (1,478) | $116 | View |
Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry | 1 hour | 5.0 (544) | $87 | View |
PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (17,421) | $126 | View |