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- Japanese
- English
This authentic ninja training experience will qualify you for the first two levels of the Japan Ninja Council's Nindo certification. The program will be let by instructor Matsukaze Iyoku, a descendant of the Agatsuma Sanada Ninja and certified Nindo instructor. The last living ninja, Jinichi Kawakami, is the honorary principal of the program. Three full days of training will include field training at the ruins of Iwabitsu Castle and Shugenzan Mountain where real ninja practiced, and training with real ninja weapons and tools. Plus, classroom lectures, cooking of ninja preserved food, nighttime action training, and training at sunrise. A photographer will take pictures of the training, and provide participants with a download link after the program. The main venue for the program is the Conifer Iwabitsu Resort Hotel, surrounded by the historic remains of Iwabitsu Castle. Accommodation at Conifer Iwabitsu is optional.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
A ninja will greet you in the lobby of the Conifer Iwabitsu hotel
Itinerary
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・Opening ceremony, dress in ninja uniform, lecture ・Lunch ・Practical ninja training ・How to make ninja preserved food
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Field training at the ruins of Iwabitsu Castle and Shugenzan Mountain
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Ninja weapons training at Ninpaku Ninja Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Ninja certification test prep
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Test prep for written test in the morning. Mock oral exam and then final test in the afternoon. After being evaluated by the instructor, participants will be able to gain discernment to the 2nd level of Nindo (acquisition procedure is on the same day, certification will be given at a later date).
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Nindo Introduction
Practical ninja training
Final test prep
Additional info
- 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
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at time of booking
- Please tell us the genders of the participants at time of booking (so we can prepare your uniforms)
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Additional info
- 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
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at time of booking
- Please tell us the genders of the participants at time of booking (so we can prepare your uniforms)
- Please wear sturdy shoes (sneakers etc.) for when we are training in the mountains
- If you come in the winter, please bring warm base layers or long underwear, and a warm coat that you don't mind getting dirty
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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