Authentic Ninja Weapon Forging Experience in Kyoto

Recommended by 95% of travellers

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Kyoto, Japan

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.8

· Andrew_R ·

June 2026

This was such a fun and unique experience. Like mixing shop class with Japanese culture. The experience is very thoughtfully curated the instructions are clear and easy to follow and there are people there to help if you have questions. It was fun watching them work with the forge!

· Cecilia_B ·

June 2026

AMAZING experiencie. You can not miss the opportunity to do this. At first I was a little hesitant as it is not near downtown but it was totally worth it and really easy to arrive.

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Overview

If you’re interested in Japan’s ninja culture, then this is the experience for you. Rather than just watching ninja movies or visiting a museum, this hands-on experience allows you to forge a real ninja weapon. Safely learn how to heat, hammer, and shape your weapon, with guidance from skilled craftsmen. Then, engrave your weapon and have a memorable souvenir to take home.

Rare opportunity to create your own handmade ninja weapon
No experience required: Skilled craftsmen teach you
Fascinating tales about the history of ninja weapons
Learn new skills—including how to shape steel

What's Included

We rent out specialized tools such as files to sharpen steel and hammers.
We rent uniforms exclusively for craftsmen.
Prepare a clean box and bag to take home.

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

studio NIN 八瀬
168-1 Yasenosechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1254, Japan
It is a 1-minute walk from Hieizanguchi Station. Please go up the hill where there is a red postbox in front of the station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 63 reviews

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100/100 experience!!!!!

Andrew_R, June 2026

So much fun and learned a...

Michael_D, June 2026

So much fun and learned a lot. The leader had a great energy and helped us through. Great souvenir to bring home.

Amazing!

Jasmine_O, June 2026

Taka was AMAZING!! He really made the experience! Everything was so much fun to make! We had a blast. Thank you so much for an amazing night!

You can not miss this

Cecilia_B, June 2026

AMAZING experiencie. You can not miss the opportunity to do this. At first I was a little hesitant as it is not near downtown but it was totally worth it and really easy to arrive.

What a blast!

Laine_P, June 2026

Making your own Samurai weapon in Japan! What more could you ask for?! Our instructor was awesome. He was so funny, and so informative. Highlight of our trip!

Thought it was great,...

Tannir_R, June 2026

Thought it was great, very knowledgeable, but wish we had more time. Would love an experience longer than 1 1/2 hours.

Wonderful instructions and amazing location

Maurice_W, May 2026

Travelling to the host location is the first part of this wonderful experience from the single carriage train travelling between the houses to the destination station located amongst the hills is all very picturesque. The class was great and hearing how traditional weapons were made, though we had the luxury of modern tools to speed up the process. The hosts are very good at guiding you through the steps of discovery of ancient techniques of crafting.

Must do!

Alia_W, May 2026

Amazing experience!! Really can’t recommend this enough. Taka was such a charismatic and informative host, you can really feel his passion for history and blacksmithing!! 100/10!!

Great experience

Brandon_A, May 2026

Great experience cool to see how the weapons are made. Staff are great and very helpful with explanations

Had a lot of fun and the...

Andrew_O, Apr 2026

Had a lot of fun and the instructions were clear along every step of the way. Great to meet people from all over the world enjoying this experience

Great Activity

Amanda_H, Mar 2026

This was so much fun. We made a knife and ninja throwing star. This activity is fun for everyone. We had couples, families , and people on a guy's trip in our group. I highly recommend.

A lot of fun plus great instructor

Amy_N, Mar 2026

I highly recommend this experience. It is such an authentic experience to make a ninja weapon. The instructor is so nice, easy to talk to and incredibly welcoming. I think anyone would enjoy this class. I would 100% do it again if I had the chance.

Don’t miss this!

Carol_W, Feb 2026

It was a great experience! The kunai we made was really impressive and we are excited to take them home and show them off.

I loved making my...

Diana_A, Jan 2026

I loved making my Shuriken! It was a very interesting experience and learning also about the Kunai weapon. I would definitely do this tour again in the future with next time making a Kunai weapon as well!!

Fun and interesting experience

KEVIN_B, Dec 2025

This was a really fun experience. We learned about the weapons and their purpose. We were able to do all of the techniques needed to make the weapons. It was very organized, and we highly recommend it.

It was a wonderful...

Sam_P, Dec 2025

It was a wonderful experience. I instantly just zoned in into the activity and then time flew by too fast. The people where were really friendly and knowledgable! Thank you to the gentleman that helped me make my kunai more symmetrical!

Great souvenir and great experience

Arianna_M, Nov 2025

Super unique experience and you leave with such a nice souvenir. Staff was incredible - we loved Taka (sp?) Highly recommend this experience!

Amazing experience

Brendan_B, Oct 2025

Amazing experience very much worth it and had a lot of fun the people are very nice and friendly and very helpful

Amazing experience...

Justin_M, Sept 2025

Amazing experience working with Taka to create our own Kunai's! The whole time, it was kept fun and engaging and the guys running it are super enthusiastic. Would recommend to anyone wanting a unique experience and a cool souvenir to take home 😁

Super unique!

OLIVIA_O, Sept 2025

Such a unique experience mixed with education and fun! We loved making our kunai and getting to personalize it! The hosts were communicative and high energy!

Kunai ninja making experience

Preston_H, July 2025

Got this experience for our twin 18 year old boys and they loved it! We were able to put the kunai's in the checked baggage on the trip home. The boys had a great experience!

So much fun !

Courtney_C, June 2025

Wonderful experience for travelers looking for a hands-on experience to create a one of a kind souvenir from Kyoto! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend you try it !

My family and I had a...

Lezley_L, June 2025

My family and I had a great time creating our ninja weapons! The instructors were friendly, informative, and very helpful. This experience was 10 out of 10!

Unique and fun workshop making ninja weapons

Amy_R, June 2025

This was a super fun activity! The workshop was really well run and easy enough for people with no experience.

Unique Memorable Experience

Heather_S, June 2025

Absolutely amazing once in a lifetime experience. And we now have a custom keepsake we can keep forevwr. They were so kind and patient. Highly recommend 💜

Fun experience with my son

Jennifer_W, June 2025

Really fun time with a great group of hosts. Shared an experience with my son that he wants to keep doing at home. Would definitely recommend the experience to anyone.

Great Time

Joe_t, May 2025

Very enjoyable and helpful staff. The instructors English was fine. We had a great time and would recommend to our friends.

An amazingly fun...

Jacques_D, Apr 2025

An amazingly fun experience, definitely a must try. My only critique would be that the directions were a bit vague and nebulous sometimes. My friends and I weren't sure if we were doing the right thing a third of the time haha. But I'd still highly recommend as it was a fun experience

One of the coolest experiences we had in Japan!

Ludovica_Z, Apr 2025

As a group of friends traveling through Kyoto, we were looking for something unique and hands-on — and the ninja weapon-making experience absolutely blew us away! The instructors were incredibly skilled and passionate, and they made the whole process fun and engaging from start to finish. We got to make our own shuriken and learn about the history and techniques behind real ninja weapons. It wasn’t just a crafting session — it felt like stepping into a different world. The staff explained everything and made sure we were all having a blast (and staying safe!). By the end, we each had our own handmade ninja gear to take home — along with unforgettable memories and a lot of inside jokes. If you’re in Kyoto and want to do something totally different, this is the experience. 10/10 would do it again!

Very pricey for what it...

Susann_S, Mar 2025

Very pricey for what it felt like a conveyor belt activity with very little explanation and we did not make the ninja weapon. It was mostly sharpened and literally hitting with the hammer 5 times (for the photo)