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Ninja, Samurai, Odawara Castle Experience
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
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: Guided tour visiting the Samurai Museum and Castle Main Keep
5:00pm: Ninja training experience at the Ninja Museum
6:00pm: Experience to finish
What's Included
- Wooded swords and ninja attire will be provided for a hands on the ninja experience.
- Entrance tickets to the Ninja Museum, Samurai Museum, and Odawara Castle are included.
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.
Start time
03:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan
Meet at the entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park. This is where the tour will start.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Odawara Castle Park
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
Tokiwakimon Samurai Museum
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
Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan
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 Hours • 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Odawara Tourism
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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