Japan · SAMURAI AND NINJA EXPERIENCES IN TAKAYAMA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 samurai and ninja experiences in Takayama worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, train with a sword, shuriken, and blowgun, then take home memorable photos in this family-friendly hour-long activity.
“It's so much fun! Real shuriken and balloon popping with a blowgun are highly recommended if you come to Takayama. You can take some very memorable and special photos.”
Make a personalized Seki knife, sharpen and test it, enjoy sushi, and explore Japan’s swordmaking tradition with an English-speaking guide.
“My expectations were completely surpassed! The team of Sumi, Yoshi and Hiro put in a lot of effort and spoke perfect English, much better than me! We were allowed to make our own knives from blanks, received key rings, ate sushi prepared by a sushi master and received a sumi-e picture matching the motifs on our knives! At the end, we were allowed to try out our knives and then went to the forging museum. I can recommend it to anyone who is interested in Japanese culture or just interested in knives! Thank you very much for this day!”
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, throw iron shuriken, learn sword moves and blowpipe skills in a friendly one-hour family activity.
“So so much fun! The guides were so friendly and accommodating 🙌🏻”
Make a Damascus kitchen knife in Seki with master bladesmiths, visit sword museums, enjoy lunch, and take home a signed certificate and mini knife.
“If you have any interest in knives at all, or simply wish to experience the practice that’s been ongoing at this location for over 100 years, this experience is a must. Even though I was late, the three people I met (Hiro, Sumi, and Yoshi) were supRead more”
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