15 Best Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Experiences

“The samurai experience was outstanding. The instructor blended rich historical information with a hands-on experience, making everything feel authentic and meaningful. Nothing about the session felt rushed or commercialised — it moved at a thoughtful pace and gave plenty of time to truly understand each…”

“This was a super interesting experience. Our guide Taka gave an amazing explanation of the history of samurai and very fun training of Kendo. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating. I was very impressed by him and this was a very nice experience to learn…”

“It was a pleasure! The staff were very service minded and made sure all of the participants got pictures taken. It was also really cool to learn about and use a katana. Sensei Kashin was very humble and patient with us. Great experience!”

“The session was very interesting and the practice sessions were fun . The Instructor was great. The history very fascinating”

“Well planned out and get a lot of history while learning”

“Great fun, couldn’t recommend enough. Our instructor was good energy and delivered the vibes. From death stars to sword skills we done it all”

“I had a great experience at Nin. Taka and his team had immense passion for their craft and it was joy to take part in the Kunai making. I highly recommend the Ninja Weapon Forging Experience for all those who want to learn more about…”

“the whole show was performed with finesse and emotion, was very enjoyable to watch, would recommend.”

“An excellent experience. I was hoping for a real glimpse into kenjutsu and that's exactly what we got. Yushin-sensei and Jordan taught us a lot of information in a short period of time, but it never felt rushed. They took the time to correct our…”

“Our entire family had lots of fun, my kids said it was the best part of their trip! Thank you so much!”

“The samurai experience in Kyoto was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the world of samurai culture. Dressing up in traditional attire was a fun start, and we felt like true warriors as we learned sword movRead more”

“The tea ceremony was beautiful and meditative. Such an incredible cultural experience that was definitely the highlight of our trip. The sake tasting afterwards was really great as well. We did the kimonos as well which I highly recommend! We loved that it was a…”

“The tour guide was amazing, Miu our guide showed all the history and craftsmanship of the ninja times, would definitely come back!”

“Riku provided the best experience Ive encountered thus far on my Japan Visit. I feel like I went through actual training to become a Samurai. I am grateful for the knowledge this museum had to offer. Thank you also to Riu for taking us on…”

“What a great experience. We each learned how to handle katana and then got to cut tatami mats multiple times each. Mark was very reassuring, as we were nervous, and taught us the techniques quickly and accurately. I also appreciated that this was a 30-45…”