SAMURAI & NINJA SESSIONS IN TAKAYAMA · Japan
The good samurai & ninja sessions in Takayama fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
One-hour ninja training in Takayama: costume, iron shuriken, sword iai kata, and photos. Small group. Mobile ticket. $36.33.
“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.”
Make a Damascus kitchen knife in Seki, test it on fresh vegetables, tour sword museums, and enjoy Japanese lunch for $322.
“Getting to take part in the assembly process is great fun, getting to see the knife take shape is proper wicked! They give a very quality knife at the end and throw a chopping board in for us as well. Whilst I wouldn’t consider it a knife museum. The guy’s been making knives his whole life, the shop is very impressive. The Guys did a great job. Please note the process is quite lengthy so you may run over the timelines quoted.”
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, practice shuriken and sword kata, and enjoy a 1-hour indoor photo shoot with a drink included.
“Die Aktivität hat segr viel Spaß gemacht. Würden wir auf jeden Fall nochmal machen 😊”
Craft a Damascus kitchen knife in Seki, Gifu, with expert guidance, visit sword and cutlery museums, and test your blade on vegetables.
“If you have any interest in knives at all, or simply wish to experience the practice that’s been ongoing at this location for over 100 years, this experience is a must. Even though I was late, the three people I met (Hiro, Sumi, and Yoshi) were supRead more”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
