Kyoto Machiya: Authentic Ninja Weapon Crafting Experience

Our studio is a traditional building with a history of over 100 years in Kyoto, known as Machiya in Japanese. Here, you can experience crafting authentic weapons used by real ninjas. We sharpen and temper the iron to create high-quality steel weapons.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • studio NIN - Our studio is a traditional building has a history over 100 years in Kyoto, which is called Machiya in Japanese. You can experience making real weapons used by real ninjas. We will sharpen weapons and tempering the iron weapon, to make high quality steel weapons.

At the end of the experience, you can actually throw the weapon.

There are two main types of weapons.

  1. Shuriken.
  2. Kunai.
    You can choose the weapon which you would like to make.

The processes of our experience are as follows.

  1. Choose your favorite weapon to shape it yourself
  2. Learn how to use tools
  3. Sharpen the weapon
  4. Add a pattern to the weapon
  5. Temper the weapon at high temperature
  6. Try using the weapon

Through this experience, you can learn how to make traditional weapons. There are two large gardens inside our studio, where you can take some very nice photos.
To be noted, you can bring the weapons with your flight, but only in the checked luggage, not in the carry on luggage.

What's Included
  • Uniform rental for craftsmen
  • Specialized tool rental (files, hammers)
  • Clean box and bag for transport
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Location
studio NIN
It is a mansion with a large gate. There is a black shuriken flag at the gate. The road in front of the studio is a narrow slope.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_h
Aug 2, 2024
Great Experience! - Fun different experience where we were able to make shurikens and kunais. Was very educational as we took pieces of metal, formed and shaped them, cured them and painted them with protective coating. The location was off the beaten path and experience was very personalized. We even got to take our weapons with us.
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Kosoula_c
Jul 13, 2024
A great ninja experience - This was a last minute booking for us & it did not disappoint. Our family of 4 - 2 adults, a 15 & 12 year old - all had a great time making our own ninja weapons. The experience is a lot of fun!
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Wendy_d
Jul 13, 2024
A must do! - Such a great experience with a lot of information. The guides were helpful, friendly and made this experience worth every cent.
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Eraine_j
Aug 7, 2024
Something new! - It was a fun and interactive experience. Our host was understanding, enthusiastic and did a good job guiding us through the day.
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