This is a great experience! A very charismatic tour guide named So. He was so adorable I could take him home. Very knowledgeable also and kept us very entertained. Our sword teach was also great. Could spot each person's "weakness" and how to help them cut better instantly. The whole thing took about 3 hours for us. We had bought tickets ahead of time on trip advisor. Tickets were sent to us via text and were easy to access.

It was a pretty good way to spend an hour or so but the price is far too high in my opinion. The museum is VERY small (basically just one large room split up into 4 sections) and they let WAY TOO MANY people into our group. For the price we paid I would have expected maximum 20 people per group. Our group had around 50 people in it (rainy day so very busy) and it was such a squeeze to get everyone into the small space. When the guide was explaining things there were people who couldn't even fit in to the room to see what he was talking about. It was a cool novelty to try on the costumes and throw the ninja stars but again due to the amount of people in the group it was pretty rushed.

This small museum showcases samurai armors, weapons, ninja outfits and several artifacts. The basic ticket comes with free tours in EN, training like a ninja (throwing shurikens) and trying samurai costumes. For the latter activity, one have to change the venue (short walking distance). We had a lovely and very amusing guide, and the experience was truly pleasant. If you plan to visit the museum, it is advisable to purchase the tickets online, especially when the weather is rainy and people tend to find indoor attractions. When we attempted to visit the museum for the first time, all tickets were sold out and we were send away. The tickets purchased online are also cheaper.

Excellent spot and a must stop if you’re visiting Kyoto. The staff have English speakers and are incredibly knowledgeable about everything...I ask a lot of questions. Thoroughly enjoyed both the historical knowledge, the fun activities, and the great conversation.

Absolutely loved doing this with my family last week. Tess was full of energy and worked week with my children (4&6 year olds) and their constant questions. They loved dressing as ninjas and samurai and of course, learning about how to use ninja weapons. Definitely a fun Kyoto memory.

Small and a bit gimmicky feeling, but if you look past that you will actually learn a great deal about Samurai history and culture. More impressively, there are over a dozen full suits of Samurai armor on display along with several katanas. The entire tour takes around 30 minutes and is a bit pricy all things considering. None the less, I am happy I dropped by for a bit.

We came as a family on holiday from Australia with our 8 year old son and 6 year old daughter. Our son was not keen to come to another “museum” but absolutely loved it. Our daughter was a bit sugared up but the 2 hosts dealt with her well and all 4 of us had a great time. Highly recommend for young and old

We came at 24 february 2022. We listen the history about samurai and ninja, And also experienced using the samurai suite. It was a really nice place and we are so happy there. My son really love today’s activities.

The experience was below my expectations. It was not really a musuem but more like exhibition with posters. The space was really small and nothing much. Didnt even get to really read through the details. Began with a briefing session by a lady and then we wore the samurai attire and then threw the ninja blades. Not recommending this for future visitors. Better to go explore other parts of Kyoto

This museum was so fun! We got to throw ninja stars, and we got to dress up! We had no wait, and this place was filled with mannequins, and clothes. I really recommend this ninja musuem.🥷 I really recommend this museum. One of the best museums I ever visited! Our tour guide was also very funny and realistic. If you post a google review, you can even get a free ninja star!🥷⭐️

The museum was a great last minute addition to our itinerary in Kyoto! My family and I visited last July 2 and we decided to stop by and visit the museum. Our experience was amazing. Our guide, Taku, is knowledgeable about the history of the samurai and ninja, he speaks very good and understandable English, he had a great sense of humor and made sure everyone was involved in the experience. Highly recommend it even if you have an itinerary planned. A visit to Kyoto is not complete without a visit to this museum.

Visiting the Samurai and Ninja Museum is a lot of fun! I was impressed by my host, Tess-san, as she was energetic and radiated excitement through the entire experience. I got to throw shuriken and play with other Ninja weapons, including a photoshoot of my best swordsmanship with a Ninjato. We then did a tour of the museum focusing on old to modern Katana and Tashi swords. We saw several other weapons including Naginata and Tanegashima (Japanese matchlock arquebus). We got to see several historical suits of armor and received a history tour of the samurai, focusing on the Sengoku period. I ended the tour doing a photoshoot wearing real Samurai armor, wielding several weapons. I highly recommend this tour for anyone with a passion for Samurai and Ninja!

We had so much fun. Not only you can try real samurai helmets but the staff is extremely informed and kind. Sherlock was super fun and Kai was so funny. You'll have a great time and learn so much more than in a regular Museum

Very informative and excellent experience. Very reasonably priced in my estimation. The added activities were an awesome edition....even won my souvenir Ninja throwing star in a friendly competition. Our guide, Tsuyu, was awesome. She was very knowledgeable, pleasant, humorous, helpful and did not hesitate to assist guests with requests....like photo taking, which I was one. Would highly recommend this fun, informative tour. Coming from the United States, I found it a great way to discover a piece of Japan!

My family and I had a wonderful experience at the Samurai and Ninja experience! We got one on one training with a Samurai master and she also taught us the history of Samurai and Ninjas. I would recommend this to any English speaking families as they have English speaking guides. It was also well worth the price. If you have small kids under 2 this may not be for them. Our youngest was all over the place which are it hard for one parent to remain focused. However, the guide was very patient and accommodating to our youngest,

Excellent tour for the family, especially if you have kids. Quick history lesson about samurais & ninjas and how Tom Cruise is not the last samurai. You get to throw the Shuriken and also take photos with Samurai armour. Amazing tour provided by Nobu and SO.

Very interesting well organized museum! Kids and adults had a great time learning about Samurai history, seeing real costumes and swords, throwing ninja stars. Kai was wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend!

Good experience not only for history fans. There is a lot of information provided about Samurai's lifestyle but also many interesting facts I've never heard. In the ticket price, you will receive short ninja experience - a lot of fun with competition - as well as a samurai outfit rental for photo shoots for free. Additional options available. Booking in advance recommended.

We visited this museum as it had good reviews. We found it to be very expensive and very small. There are basically a few samurai suits of armour and some weapons. A talk about the history of the Samurai and Ninjas was interesting before we went upstairs to throw ninja stars which was good fun. It also said that you could dress in costumes but it turns out you have to go to another building to do that, so we didn't bother. The whole thing took less than an hour and cost about £18 each.

Such a fun and great learning experience! Tess was fantastic and made sure we had enough time to take lots of pictures and ask questions. Highly recommended!

The museum was interesting, and pretty visual. As someone who likes the history of the places I visit, I can assure that this tour is nice! The best part is the activities, in which you will throw ninja stars and also it makes the experience really worth! Would recommend this place! The instructor was really awesome and funny!!

Tour guide Saku and Kai were very informative and humour about explaining the samurai history and culture! English is well spoken too. Loving the shuriken throwing and samurai costume session! They don’t pressure you so you can take time to try it out (except shuriken throwing has limited time and throwing frequency).

This was a lot of fun and really interesting. I learnt more today about Japan's history and the Samurai and ninjas than I had understood before. The Samurai sword experience was worth it and our teacher was both entertaining and a great instructor.

Great experience however a bit overpriced. The historic facts was great and the tour guide was incredible but as stated before, I think it 2as abbot overpriced. There were some key pieces of information about the ninja history as well as having few historical pieces which makes it a museum but it is far from being a detailed museum. We got to throw some ninja stars as part of the ninja experience and we had the opportunity to wear the traditional ninja attire at a different location but we decided to skip that part due to the size of the group and having limited equipment, it made the waiting time a bit excessive.

$22– Samurai photoshoot+ tour+ ninja star throwing Tour was done in English and is extremely informative. They give you time to explore the museum after the tour is done before proceeding to the ninja star throwing. You do have to travel short distances to get in between the museum, star throwing and the photoshoot but it’s a 1-2 minute traveling time. The tour guide Kai made the experience better with their great sense of humor. It seems like the overall establishment is fluent in English and is very foreigner friendly. 10/10 rating- a bit pricy for me but the experience is enjoyable and you get to support a museum

Before going to the museum, I had zero to little knowledge about samurais and ninjas. But, after this tour, I am well informed of them. The tour guide was interactive and fun. It didn’t feel like a very long tour even though it was an hour. We didn’t reserve a tour yet, when we arrived, we had slots to choose from and we even had an English guided tour. Special shout out to Kai, our tour guide, who was very informative and entertained all of our questions. I will highly recommend it to anyone who’s interested to learn more about samurais and ninjas.

Super fun experience! Big shout out to our amazing guide Taku, so kind and funny! Perfect for all ages and a great way to spend an hour and a half or so (especially in the nice AC in the summer). Tour is very well done, informative and interesting, and throwing ninja stars and dressing up as Samurai after is super fun! Book online for a small discount.

Very fun experience! Sota was our guide and he was fun and engaging. After going through the museum of swords, armour and art and learning about their history, we went upstairs to take part in a throwing star competition. Definitely recommend!

Very fun and educational experience! Our host, Kai, was very engaging and a pleasure to listen to. The exhibits were interesting to look at,and the activities (throwing ninja stars and trying in a samurai costume) were super fun to do. Highly recommended!

This place was awesome. I learned some new things about samurais and ninjas i was not aware of. We were able to try on some samurai gear and show the art of sword. There is a lot of beautiful pieces of armor and things to look at.

A guided tour full of information about Ninjas and Samurai's. Extremely knowledgeable guide which made for a fun hour. Starts as a tour and ends with a couple experiences. Much fun for everyone. You can make reservations in advance or walk up for a tour time later in the day.

The museum was interesting and they had it in English which was a huge plus for me. The hundred year old swords and armors were super cool. Definitely come check it out if you're in Kyoto

Awesome and informative tour. Our guide Saku was so lovely and bubbly with so much knowledge of Samurai history. Lots of fun and a great photo and learning opportunity! Recommend making a reservation in advance as our tour was full and didn't allow any walk ins

Really fun and interesting tour. Loved learning about the samurais and general Japanese history. The star throw and samurai dress up is a lot of fun - great for little ones too. Suggest booking your time in advance.

Amazing prices of history with entertaining guides telling you the history of the samurai. What more could you ask for? Really enjoyed learning to throw ninja stars at the end of the tour, highly recommended durring your visit to kyoto!

My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience here. Our guide, Takato, was not only incredibly informative but also exceptionally friendly. He made the tour engaging and educational. The exhibits were captivating, showcasing the rich history of these legendary warriors. I highly recommend this museum, and Takato's guidance made it an unforgettable visit.

One of the best and most fun experience we’ve had in Japan. Way way exceeded our expectations. The added sword cutting experience was way harder than it looks. Highly recommended. Our guide Sato was amazing!!!

Cost was over $ 20 usd each and worth the visit if it was about half that price. I/we are still glad we went to learn a bit of the history of Japan and the area but we are talking 3 simply rooms with basic displays and then a ninja throwing room with plastic fake stars thrown at a styrofoam wall. Either add high tech interactive displays and high end historical and immersive elements to make it worth the price or cut it down to $ 10 usd which is in line with what is offered.

My son had an absolute blast on the Ninja Training and Samurai Tour! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Yuma was an incredible sensei, combining ninja skills with tons of fun. Her energy was as sharp as a katana, and we couldn't help but get caught up in the excitement of this shinobi adventure. My son followed her like a devoted apprentice, fully immersing himself in this thrilling dojo. On the flip side, Saku delivered an engaging and informative Samurai tour that was incredibly interactive. We were amazed to discover that we had transformed into full-fledged samurai by the end of it! If you're looking for an unforgettable and action-packed day, this tour is an absolute must for all you aspiring ninjas and samurai out there! 🥷⚔️🤩

Such a good experience, it is about an hour long program, my family loved it! So -our guide- was really funny, informative, made this exhibition unforgettable! Thank you, So! Ninja and Samurai experience is included in price, my kids loved both! If you are in Kyoto, do not miss it!

Loved the experience. A cute joint tucked away from the main street. The guide is very knowledgeable and the ninja star throwing was fun. Shame I only came third out of fifteen people 😭 in my throwing skills.

The museum is a little small, but it is wonderful. Teppei did an amazing job explaining the history of the samurai. After the museum, you walk to a different area to learn how to throw ninja stars. We even got to take pictures in a samurai outfit. Great for all ages! Definetly will come back if I'm in Kyoto again.

So was an excellent guide. Very funny and had excellent English. The museum was easy to find and genuinely very interesting with old weapons and armour and plenty of info to read.

- Son loved the sword cutting portion (Extra fee ~$80.00) - Shuriken throwing was fun - Museum was very touristy and the guides seemed to think the history of Feudal Japan was amusing. I understand the need to keep it light for younger guests, but there is a difference between skipping the gory details and talking jokingly about Feudal Japan/the history of a nation - One guide, perhaps new, started us out but seemed to lose her train of thought and just walked off leaving the tour to the other guide - If there were a way to skip the kitschy museum and just do the sword cutting, I would. The museum has some awesome artifacts, but the only way to view them is part of a rushed "guided" tour so you cannot really enjoy the artifacts. I would rather they just let us wander for a few minutes after the tour but they rush you out the door. - I would rate the museum a 3 star but my son really loved the sword cutting and that earned the 4th star

Great place. Great tour and history lessons. A lot picked up about Japanese history, adding to my knowledge. And some fun with throwing stars 🌟

It was amazing, very informative experience! The guide Yuna is English native speaker, so everything was very clear to understand. We had fun to throw the stars. We booked our tickets on their website. Basic plan includes star throwing competition. Highly recommended!

As a first time tourist to Japan this may have been my favourite experience of my time in Kyoto. While not having a reservation they were able to get our group in on the next time slot. The guides were very knowledgeable and delivered and distilled the knowledge of samurai and ninja history in a fun and memorable manner

We had a tour booked at 2pm. I got confused thinking it was 2:30. Showed up and the lady was more than happy to accommodate us for the next tour even though I made a mistake. Kai, our guide was very amicable and knowledgeable. We enjoyed every part of the experience. Definitely something to do even to pique your interest in samurais, ninjas and the imperial system of Japan.

We needed something to kill an hour and came across the samurai museum. We did not know before hand that it has hands on activities like throwing ninja stars and dressing up as samurai but it made it so fun and memorable! The tour was super interesting and informative and the activities were full of laughs. I would definitely recommend!

Very fun experiences! My group came here for the tatami mat cutting experience, which came with the samurai museum tour and ninja experience. The instructor for the tatami cutting experience, Takuto, was very clear and helpful and took the whole experience seriously. On the other end of the scale, the tour guide for the museum and ninja experience, So, did a great job of being entertaining and funny! They both had good English as well. Super good tourist experience for grown up weebs. I recommend making a reservation online beforehand.

The samurai tour was very informative and Kai was a great guide. Came out learning a lot more than expected. Our family signed up for the ninja experience where you dress up, learn about the traditions, and get to use the weapons. Takto was a terrific instructor and he even taught us how to use chopsticks as a weapon!

Can't go to Kyoto (or even Japan) without participating in this hands on, friendly, educational experience. Doctor Acar and Sherlock made us feel like part of the family, and we almost won the shuriken competition! Anyone interested in martial arts, history, ancient weaponry or War would LOVE this. Recommending this to everyone I know visiting Kyoto or Japan :)

An amazing and fun experience! Would 100% recommend! Not only fun but also educational!

Had so much fun with my family here, the tour was great and doing the sword lessons with my family will live in my mind forever, also I got a bullseye on my ninja star throw!

It was such a fun and interesting experience! Learned so much about ninjas and samaurai. Our guide Taku was very enthusiastic and funny! Highly recommend booking the extra experiences with throwing stars and blow darts!

This was a great little museum - our guide Yuu was excellent and explained the history of the samurai and Japan really well. With a fun activity at the end, it was a good experience for the whole family! Air conditioning in the heatwave was also a nice bonus.

Really fun guided tour with plenty of knowledge. Very small museum! Website is misleading offering activities that are not always available. The price is fair but not great. Tour guides speak great English! So, the guide, was very friendly and entertaining.

What a nice museum! The tour guide was interacting with the group and I learned about samurai and ninja history in fun and interactive way! I definitely recommend booking the sword cutting experience as well! Definitely one of my most memorable experiences in Japan!

I absolutely loved the experience, a fun history lesson about japan but also a really fun experience, getting to throw shuriken was very very entertaining. Our host, Teppei, was also so helpful and kind to everyone

Not really a museum! I don't really have time to observe the details of the swords and helmets in there. However, it is fun. They lead you from stage to stage. And in each stage, they tell you about the history of samurai and ninja in a fun way. Not only children, adults will have fun too. There are many questions to be asked and you will never get the right answers unless you are really familiar with the history. Most importantly, there is ninja experience! And after finishing these all, you can put on samurai costume and take photos.

There was a little bit of a wait to enter. Upon entering, you wait for your tour guide in a museum with some interesting pictures and facts about Ninja and Samurai. Our tour consisted of three rooms: the first contained samurai armor and a chart of the cultural hierarchy, the second contained a bunch of different weapons, and the third contained art, armor, and the different family crests. The guide provided information about where the samurai are in the hierarchy and explained the social dynamic between the emperor and the shogun. She also discussed the different weapons that samurai used, highlighting their usage of guns. She also explained the eventual reform that ended the era of the samurai. There was also a portion where we played a game to guess which armor was the most expensive and which weapons were the oldest. Afterwards, we learned how to throw ninja stars as well as use a blow gun. We even got to compete against our fellow tour members for a chance to win a souvenir ninja star.

A very fun, interactive, but informative peek into the history and culture of samurai and ninja. Sota was our tour guide and he made it really fun for kids there, but still taught everyone a lot and ensured everyone could see. He asked us questions and was super enthusiastic when we knew, but was able to tell us what we didn't know in depth also. I wouldn't describe it as a museum as such — there are some informative plaques, but it's primarily conveyed through your guide. It's a great time and worth the hour, if you enjoy more interactive education.

This is essentially a guided tour through the museum but is quicker and more interactive than reading all the information for yourself. It was very interesting and informative. I would have liked a little more time there so I'd advise arriving 15-20 mins early so you have more time to read the information boards in the first room before the tour starts. It's a small museum but definitely worth the basic admission money. Gives you a taster of Samurai and Ninja life without spending a lot more money and many more hours on other experiences that we considered. You get to practice being a real Ninja by throwing the Ninja Stars (Shuriken) at a target wall, which then turns into a little competition. Dressing up in replica gear was fun and our photos turned out really well. A great thing to do in Kyoto and if done in the morning, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the city. I'd definitely recommend going. Visited Thursday 18th May 2023.

Great experience. Sota was a great museum tour guide and gave a wonderful history lesson on Samurai. I would suggest this for anyone visiting Kyoto as the tour isn’t too long and contains activity components. 5 stars all around

Such an amazing experience, we're so happy we found this place. Taku the samurai and Ando were so great at explaining the I credible facts in a lot of detail, not to mention they had so many impressive moves! Definitely recommend

Hiro was fantastic, funny, friendly and informative about history of samurai. I also really enjoyed the ninja start practice - 10 rounds which is really good practice and then a sword lesson - thoroughly enjoyable experience! Highly recommend

Fun and informative! Tour guides provided a basic overview of Samurai history and had several examples of armor on display. The museum collections are spread out a bit. Have to go up one floor to the ninja-star throwing experience, and you have to walk through the market a few blocks for the samurai dress-up photo op, but it was worth it if you are interested in Samurai culture.

This was really great! You get to experience being a samurai and ninja! You also get a tour explaining a lot of things. Sota was a great tour guide! Fun and friendly. Thank you!

We chanced upon this museum and it was absolutely worth the hour. Guide was amazing and entertaining. We all had fun. Do not miss it when you are in Kyoto.

The show was great, and there was a lot of information being told at the beginning. It seemed like it was a bit overbooked, and we were waiting on the team before us in order to progress. But it was interesting stories and information, as well as the activities were very fun. The experience was a bit ruined by a few too young kids who were noisy during the explanation. The show is every 30 mins, and you can be lucky like me and just rock up and get in, or you can book in advance and save 10%.

This experience was such a treat! The museum tour with Kai was so fun and informative; I learned so much and the collection is amazing. The ninja training at the end was great. My siblings and I also booked the sword cutting class and SHINYA went above and beyond with his expertise. He was so patient and explained everything no matter how many times we needed it. The staff is so personable and easy to talk to. Enjoyed my time here immensely. We even wanted to book another day in Kyoto because we didn’t want to leave!

Went as an adult, had a bunch of fun, the throwing the stars were one thing, but the katana experience was really enjoyable. Also learned a few things too. Definitely something I’d recommend and do again given the chance.

If you want to be a samurai for the day, this is the place to be. Also a very cool tour and you get to take as many pictures as you want - at the end you even get to dress up as a Samurai . Perfect way to spend and hour and change in Kyoto. The best part is a small Ninja Star throwing contest... may the best ninja win.

Had a great time! Informative and fun too. The museum may want to consider a group maximum as we had over 20 people in our group and it was hard to see everything from the back.

Great museum. The tour is quite short but contains all the most important information about samurai and ninja. The guide tells in a funny way, easy to understand. I think that throwing shurikens and dressing up as a samurai is a very good idea to diversify your stay in Japan.

Amazing! It was amazing!!! First we got a small mini game where we had to find answers to get a secret code. Then we had an history tour which was very fun, I think his name was Pepe. Was really funny, made jokes and answered our questions. Then we threw some surikans and had a competition. And at the end we had a 200m walk to dress like a Samuri :) We had fun, it was cool and even our parents loved it!

In this experience, you get to learn about the history of Japanese samurai, see authentic samurai armour, an impressive sword collection, practice shuriken throwing, and wear samurai costume with swords. This is a guided group tour in English. The upside is that it is in English, and the guide speaks clearly and also incorporates humor, which was fun. The only downside for me was the large group we were in, which didn't leave much time to look around, and the whole experience felt a bit rushed. Other than that, it was much more informative than any other museum in the area, so I still very much recommend it!

It’s very fun and the tour is conducted in english. We had a great time learning about samurai and ninja history from Kai our guide of the day. Very recommended!

September 2023 - booked this on a whim when my family had a 'free day' and what a great little find! I found it informative, fun and interactive (ninja star throwing!). Special shout out to Saya who was a fantastic guide on the tour! Our kids loved it - especially putting the samurai outfit on. I would recommend this for families with young children 100%!

Such a fun family experience. Star throwing is fun and the dress up part is also cool. They don’t rush you and you can take as many as you like. Guides are cool and informative. We bought tickets on the spot and had to wait an hour for the next session which isn’t too bad since you can walk around the market.

Exciting Ninja Museum Experience! We had an unforgettable time at the Ninja Museum! From donning samurai armor to wielding a samurai sword and trying our hand at throwing shurikens, every moment was filled with fun and excitement. It's a truly unique experience that allowed us to immerse ourselves in the charm of traditional Japanese culture. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the facilities were top-notch. If you're looking for a distinctive and enjoyable activity, I highly recommend the Ninja Museum!

Great tour guide with knowledgeable history behind samurai and ninja and the basic history of Japan. Period You go to have a ninja star experience it is great with all family and kids. After that you walk a one minute to the third part which is a photo shoot experience these are all included in the basic the photo shoot you get to wear the samurai costume and fake sword and take unlimited photos. Great experience over