Hosted by one of Japan’s leading ninja experts alongside a bilingual local guide, this experience takes place in Odawara Castle Park and centres on the history and practice of samurai and ninja traditions. You will meet at the Ninja Museum and then join a guided walking tour of Odawara Castle and its grounds, led in English by a local expert. Along the way you will visit the Samurai Museum and see authentic artefacts while learning about their role and place in local culture.
As you move through the Ninja Museum, the ninja scholar will introduce and guide practical exercises drawn from traditional techniques. You will practise meditation and movement drills and handle real tools and weapons used by ninjas, under expert supervision. The experience combines museum context with hands-on training, giving you both historical background and physical practice. Odawara, the gateway to Hakone, provides the setting for this immersive encounter with Japan’s martial heritage.
Why Visit
- Bilingual local guide for an English tour of Odawara Castle grounds
- Ninja scholar host teaching fundamental ninja techniques and historical context
- Ninja Museum session practising meditation, movement and authentic weapon handling
- Samurai Museum artifacts showcased to explain samurai role and culture
- Odawara Castle Park location serving as a gateway to nearby Hakone
What's included
- Entrance tickets to Ninja Museum
- Entrance tickets to Samurai Museum
- Entrance tickets to Odawara Castle
- Wooded swords, throwing stars and ninja attire
Accessibility
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible to strollers
- Public transit links nearby
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.