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title: Authentic Ninja Weapon Forging Experience in Kyoto
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 133
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 76
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 15 of 17 (Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/authentic-ninja-weapon-forging-experience-in-kyoto/
---

# Authentic Ninja Weapon Forging Experience in Kyoto

**Guidekin's take:** Forge a shuriken or kunai in Kyoto by heating, hammering and shaping steel with craftspeople. Tool and workwear rental, plus a box and bag to take your piece home, are included; moderate fitness is required and private transport is excluded. 4.87 from 76 reviews at €133 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #15 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Highlights of This Exclusive Ninja Experience

•Forge a real ninja weapon—only available here.
Heat, hammer, and shape glowing steel under the guidance of skilled craftsmen.

•Choose authentic ninja tools.
Create one of three shuriken types or a kunai—rarely offered to visitors.

•Feel the thrill of real forging.
Sparks fly and steel transforms as your weapon takes shape.

•Learn the hidden stories behind ninja weapons.
Discover the history and traditions that made these tools legendary.

•Craft in an immersive, atmospheric studio.
A perfect setting for unforgettable photos and a true ninja-world experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: It is a 1-minute walk from Hieizanguchi…
- Starts 18:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €133 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 76 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Atelier NIN
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 18:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.87 from 76 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 76.

- 5 stars: 71 (93%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 18:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 17** | €133 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (76) | shared |
| [Ninja 2-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Medium](/japan/kyoto/tours/ninja-2-hour-hands-on-lesson-by-japanese-master-in-kyoto-medium/?format=md) | €104 | 2h | 5.0 (251) | shared |
| [Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House](/japan/kyoto/tours/private-tea-ceremony-and-sake-tasting-in-kyoto-samurai-house/?format=md) | €104 | 1h | 5.0 (191) | private |
| [Become a Samurai Movie Star in Kyoto by Filming with a Real Actor](/japan/kyoto/tours/become-a-samurai-movie-star-in-kyoto-by-filming-with-a-real-actor/?format=md) | €115 | 1h 10m | 5.0 (144) | shared |

Ranked #15 of 17 in Samurai, Ninja & Craft Experiences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €139, median €104; typical length 2h. 4 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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