Ninja Training: Learn Authentic Techniques

Experience a 1-hour hands-on ninja training in Kyoto. Learn unique techniques, courtesy, meditation, breath control, and Japanese martial arts.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • NINJA DOJO and STORE - Entry level 1 hour lesson: basic ninja training

Ninja meditation ‘Kuji-In’, Ninja breathing, Ninja walking, Introduction gimmick and trap at ninja trick house, Demonstration and training for Ninja sword, Sword training, Kunai(Dagger) training, Shuriken(Ninja star) training, Ninja blowgun(blow darts) training.

What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Ninja clothes rental during training
  • Japanese ‘Sensei’ master who have trained Ninja-Arts teach in English
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drink
Additional Information

A unique hour-long training session you won’t find anywhere else. You can learn some distinctive ninja techniques through direct, hands-on training conducted in English.

We begin our ninja training with dojo etiquette and ninja meditation, called ‘Kuji-kiri’. You’ll get a chance to master breath control similar to Yoga, along with the fundamentals of Japanese martial arts walking and Ninja walking.

Location
NINJA DOJO and STORE
2nd floor of the building opposite Family Mart store, Next to Crossing of Muromachi st and Bukkoji st. NINJA DOJO and STORE Kyoto: 528 Hakurakuten-cho, Kyoto. 3-min walk from Shijo station or Karasuma station/15-min from Kyoto station by taxi or JR line.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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O5710oxerickc
Oct 29, 2025
Learned alot and had fun - I had the best time and learned a lot! My wife is not a martial artist and she enjoyed it too. Recomendable for everyone interesed in the Ninja. Fun for everyone
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Joshuacv4752ra
Oct 25, 2025
Fantastic ninja experience! - My partner and I had an amazing time doing this ninja experience! It turned out to be a great mix of knowledge and physical 'ninja training.' We enjoyed it even more than expected. Jack was a wonderful ninja trainer for us, and Atsuko helped nicely too. Highly recommended! Josh
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Z3562bedaniellem
Oct 23, 2025
Put this Ninja class at the top of your to-do list! - We had the BEST time in this class. We learnt a variety of ninja moves and had fun learning the art of throwing ninja stars and the blowgun. Made our trip to Kyoto even more memorable, highly recommend!
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Christine_w
Oct 21, 2025
Best Ninja lesson in Kyoto - Fantastic experience! Our tour guide was Sho and he was awesome. He was an expert on ninja history and we learnt so much. His communication was very easy to understand, he had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed practising all the manoeuvres and throwing various objects at the targets. Highly recommend this experience.
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Jonathan_g
Oct 17, 2025
Amazing - Definitely an amazing experience. The teacher was very knowledge and took her time with everyone. This is kid and family friendly
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Christopher_m
Oct 11, 2025
Great Experience - We had a blast. When we first signed up, we thought it might be a little cheesy but once you get in there and they help you put on your ninja outfit you can start to tell that this is actually going to be fun. They allow you to throw multiple different types of weapons and teach you real techniques.
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Athena_c
Oct 9, 2025
Highly Recommend!! - My sister and I thought this experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto!! The host was funny and knew a lot about ninjas! We learned so much and it felt like a private experience! He even accommodated us because we were a little late due to traffic.
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Christopherm197
Oct 8, 2025
Great Experience - So much fun. Highly recommended!! Great staff and very friendly!!! Everything started and ended on time!! I would do it again for sure.
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Samuraij2025
Sep 30, 2025
🥷 - It was a very enjoyable and unique experience. The teacher was great and taught lots of traditional techniques which couldn’t be found easily anywhere else from the meaning of secret hand signs to ninja sword strikes which can be performed indoors and differs from the conventional samurai sword strike that would need more space! Lovely people and dojo. Would highly recommend for a great time
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Javaughn_g
Oct 10, 2025
Know what you're signing up for. - For context, I am a 33-year-old male from US and I did this experience with my friend who is same age. Pros: It was entertaining and the hour flew by because we were doing so many activities. You learn a little bit about ninja history, but nothing too in-depth. We laughed and took a ton of photos. The staff was also very nice. Also great for families or date activities and centrally located. Cons: It felt gimmicky. It was very high-level so I didn't leave feeling very knowledgeable about ninja/samurai. I wouldn't recommend if you want a true authentic experience.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).