The 6 Best Samurai and Ninja Experiences in Takayama

1.Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $36Our pick

At Ninja Cafe Takayama, you change into ninja clothing, learn basic sword kata with a replica sword, throw an iron shuriken, and try a blowgun target. A guide leads the one-hour session for up to 10 people. Your ticket includes the costume, training, admission, and one soft drink. The activity begins and ends in central Takayama.

“It's so much fun! Real shuriken and balloon popping with a blowgun are highly recommended if you come to Takayama. You can take some very memorable and special photos.”

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2.Seki: Samurai Knife Making Experience at the Knife Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 day · from $322

Meet guide Hiro at Sekitomioka Station for a small-group day in Seki. With knife makers Sumi and Yoshi, you polish, sharpen, assemble, and mark a Damascus kitchen knife with your name. After lunch, visit the G. Sakai Knife Museum and Seki Swordsmith Museum. The day includes transport, lunch, a knife set, and an English guide.

“Choose a knife to personally polish, etch and sharpen. Then lunch, photos and a tour of a sword factory. a very interesting day and Hiro is a good guide”

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3.Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Best value

At Ninja Cafe Takayama, you change into a ninja outfit, pose for photos, and learn basic techniques with an English- or Japanese-speaking instructor. In a small group of up to six, you can throw an iron shuriken, use a blowpipe, and practice sword kata with a replica sword. The indoor session lasts one hour and includes a drink.

“Die Aktivität hat segr viel Spaß gemacht. Würden wir auf jeden Fall nochmal machen 😊”

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4.Knife Making Experience in Samurai Sword Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $316

Spend about five hours in Seki, Gifu, Japan’s famous sword town. With Sumio, Yoshi, and Hiro, you’ll polish, sharpen, engrave, and assemble a Damascus kitchen knife, then test it on fresh vegetables. The day also includes lunch, museums, a mini knife souvenir, and a signed certificate.

“The Samurai Knife Making Experience was exceptional. I honestly count this experience as very special. The hosts Sumio, Yoshi, and Hiro were very kind and good company, the instruction was clear and the finishing of my new knife waRead more”

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5.Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $250

Meet Hiro, Sumi, or Yoshi near Sekitomioka Station for a hands-on Damascus knife workshop in Seki, Japan’s famous cutlery town. Tour the G.SAKAI Knife Museum and factory, assemble and polish your blade, sharpen it, write your name on it, and test it by cutting vegetables. Pickup may be available, and groups are limited to five.

“it was such a wonderful experience, it was the highlight of the trip and it’s worth every penny! yoshi and sumi were such gracious host and made the workshop incredibly enjoyable. we made a detour just to come back for this workshop and iRead more”

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6.Ninja experience in Takayama – Special Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

At Ninja Cafe Takayama, you change into a ninja costume, pose for photos, and take part in indoor training with shuriken, blow darts, and replica swords. You will practice sword iai, try VR games, and enjoy one drink during this small-group activity. English and Japanese instruction is available, and children must be at least six.

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