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Ninja Experience in a Real Ninja House in Arashiyama in Kyoto

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Activity provider: Viyago Japan
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1-hour tour in Kyoto, including English-speaking ninja instructor and Ninja costume rental. Run by Viyago Japan, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1 hours
  • English-speaking ninja instructor
  • Ninja costume rental
  • Blowgun & shuriken training
  • All equipment usage
  • Photo time

Ninja Experience in a Real Ninja House in Arashiyama: Key Facts

PriceFrom $58.5 per person
Duration1 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1-hour experience in Kyoto. It is run by Viyago Japan, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Arashiyama, on Kyoto's western edge, is the bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge over the Katsura river, the gardens of Tenryu-ji and the monkey park on the hill above. The bamboo path is about 500 metres and is photographed empty in every guidebook because those photographs are taken before 7:30; by mid-morning it is a procession. Rickshaw runs, the Sagano scenic railway along the gorge, and boat rides down the Hozu rapids all start here. Autumn colour peaks in the second half of November and cherry blossom around the first week of April.

The price covers ninja instructor, Ninja costume rental, Blowgun & shuriken training, All equipment usage and Photo time. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks and Personal expenses and tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Viyago Japan sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Viyago Japan before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • English-speaking ninja instructor
  • Ninja costume rental
  • Blowgun & shuriken training
  • All equipment usage
  • Photo time

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses and tips

Important information

Meeting point

Viyago Japan sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 1 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $58.5
$58.5
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 73 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Thomas
May 4, 2026

Good experience and overall good fun however we did samurai experience earlier in the day and it was less than half the money including dress up The sensei was amazing can’t knock him honestly incredible

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Petra
September 8, 2026

Great experience, so much fun! Yuki and Sensei were amazing!

5
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Donal
August 19, 2026

such a fun experience, we got to wear ninja outfits and take amazing photos. Soho was such a knowledgeable and fun instructor, he turned each activity I to a competition. Would definitely recommend!

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B
July 24, 2026

Fabulous!!! Sojo is a real Ninja Star 🤩🥷 he was excellent at explaining everything and answering our questions also really fun and engaging as well. I can highly recommend this for everyone since you can do this together with a group or family too. Have lots of fun and enjoy the ninja training ⚔️🏯🗾 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Saki
June 30, 2026

I had such an immersive experience, and I even got to wear a cosplay costume! The interior was incredibly cool—I posted it on Instagram and received lots of comments from my friends. The shuriken throwing and blowgun experiences were especially addictive; watching them hit the target was so satisfying! The staff were also very kind and explained a lot about ninjas, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

5
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Medina
June 27, 2026

Lovely fun activity ! Such a nice guide had lots of fun

5
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Jacinthe
June 27, 2026

Amazing! Very fun activity, specially with kids. Very good teacher. I recommended it very well!

5
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Dhiraj
June 8, 2026

The activity was fun and with good knowledge sharing! We got to use a few ninja weapons. The trainer (Tan) was very cool and entertaining! It’s a must do if you are in this area

5
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Burcu
May 24, 2026

Thank you fhe experience. My 10 year old son abd husband enjoyed it very much. Cheers

5
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Robbert
April 30, 2026

It was a great experience for our 3 daughters, my wife and me! We got to do blow darts and ninja stars throwing which was all totally safe! Yuki was a great ninja guide. Thank you very much!

5
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Yuki
April 29, 2026

That was an amazing ninja experience! You can dress up ninja and I had an amazing ninja sensei: Ganzo! We got to throw ninja stars and blow darts and more! Highly recommended!

5
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Antonette
March 25, 2026

Definitely worth it!!!! I enjoyed the experience so much that I want to try again. The staffs are very approachable and nice. The place is legit for this experience. If you are in Arashiyama, you must come and should try itttt!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Ali na mo!!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Viyago Japan sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks and personal expenses and tips. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes with instruction, which is included; practice is with wooden or blunted swords and live-blade cutting is for adults only. Most classes take children from about six with a parent present. Wear clothes you can move in.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English-speaking ninja instructor, Ninja costume rental, Blowgun & shuriken training, All equipment usage, Photo time
The duration of the Ninja Experience in a Real Ninja House in Arashiyama is typically 1 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$58.5