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Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences in Kyoto

17 tours · €90–€139 per person · ★ 5.0

Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences in Kyoto: 17 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 1,702 tours Viator lists for Kyoto, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

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Tours and prices on this page last updated November 8, 2026

Best Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences tours in Kyoto, rated by travelers

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5.0 Excellent 251 reviews
2h

Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium

Two hour original and unique training which cannot be found other place. You could learn some ninja techniques by hands-on training in English. Ninja...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 191 reviews
1h

Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

Become truly immersed in traditional Japanese culture as you and your party members will enjoy the entire 300-year old historic property to yourselves...

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5.0 Excellent 144 reviews
1h 10m

Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor

Myokaku-ji Temple, a historic main temple of the Nichiren sect once visited by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, provides the majestic setting where...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 132 reviews
3h 30m

Kyoto: Zen Garden, Zen Mind (Private)

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deepe...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 100 reviews
1h 30m

Shamisen Experience in Kyoto 【Private】

You'll receive direct lessons from a professional Shamisen player with 20 years of experience. It’s extremely rare to find Shamisen lessons in Englis...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 597 reviews
4h 30m

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professio...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 542 reviews
1h 30m

Kyoto Samurai Armor Experience: Matcha, Calligraphy, Photoshoot

This program offers a unique opportunity to wear authentic armor and march through Kyoto like a legendary warlord. This all-in-one experience includes...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 323 reviews
1h 45m

Samurai Training with Modern day Musashi in Kyoto

Why Choose Our Experience: ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with smal...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 106 reviews
2h 30m

TAIKO, Japanese Drum Experience from Kyoto

Taiko is a traditional musical instrument that anyone can enjoy right away. The experience of practicing together, playing one song, and becoming on...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1498 reviews
1h 45m

Kyoto Samurai Experience

What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai. S...

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