Ninja, Samurai, Odawara Castle Experience

5.0
(11 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Hosted by one of Japan's leading ninja experts and a bilingual local guide, this experience lets you meet and learn from a ninja scholar and take a tour of the Odawara Castle grounds and practice some of the fundamental techniques used by the ninja.

The experience will start with a guided walking tour of Odawara Castle by a local bilingual expert, visiting the Samurai Museum and the castle grounds to see some authentic artifacts and learn about their role and culture. You will move through the Ninja Museum and learn and practice some of the techniques together with the ninja expert, such as meditation, movement, real tools and weapons used by ninja. Odawara is your gateway to Hakone and memorable experience in Japan.

3:30pm: Meet at the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park

3:30pm: English guided tour in Odawara Castle Park

5:00pm: Ninja training experience at the Ninja Museum

6:00pm: Experience to finish

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the Ninja Museum, Samurai Museum, and Odawara Castle are included.
Wooded swords, throwing stars, and ninja attire will be provided for a hands on the ninja experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting place is the entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park, which is a short 10 minute walk from the East Gate of Odawara Station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet at the entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park. This is where the tour will start.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The experience will start with a guided walking in Odawara Castle Park by a local bilingual expert. The grounds of Odawara Castle have been preserved and retain original forms and architecture that give insight into the past history and techniques to castle building.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    You will stop by the Samurai Museum, which displays a selection of genuine samurai armor and swords within the castle grounds. The collection gives visitors the chance to see and experience craftsmanship and artistry from the past. Feel and learn about the extraordinary part of Japanese history.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will then move through the Ninja Museum and will learn and practice some of the fundamental techniques together with the ninja expert, such as breathing, meditation, movement, real tools and weapons used by ninja, ending with the iconic ninja hand gestures. The experience is held outside of business hours of the Ninja Museum, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. This is where the tour will end.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Odawara Tourism

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Cancellation Policy

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

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