Ninja Experience

You can wear a ninja costume and experience ninja lessons, including sword fighting (theatrical performances), blowguns, and shuriken. The ninja experience starts with ninja lessons.

You will learn about the history of ninjas, how they originated, and the types of tasks they performed.

The available ninja costume colors are the traditional black and red. The instructor guided us to the attic and taught us about ninja greetings and history. He answered all my questions, sharing his extensive knowledge. After being introduced to ninja weapons, we were able to try them out outside.

Sword Fight (Theatrical Performances)

I felt my body tense up as sword fighting performance requires us to focus on the beauty of the form while holding the sword.

Sword fighting was harder than it looked, but it was also incredibly enjoyable. I encountered some difficulty pulling the sword out of its scabbard, but after a few attempts, I was prepared to engage in combat and acquire new techniques. My ninja instructor was highly spirited and brimming with creative ideas for choreographed fighting. Remember to bring a friend along to capture your performance on film. I assure you, it will become one of your most cherished memories of Japan.

Blowgun Dojo (Blowgun Training Hall)

A blowgun differs from a bow and arrow in that the arrow is loaded into a blowpipe.

The air pressure is used from one side of the tube to blow the arrow.

Learning about each of the ninja weapons allowed me to become aware of Japanese history, and I realized it was a valuable experience.

It was my first time experiencing a blowgun, so I was surprised by the speed at which the arrow flew just by blowing into the tube. The tube was long, so it took some getting used to at first, but with practice, I was eventually able to hit the target on the wall!

Shuriken Dojo (Shuriken Training Hall)

Shuriken was a ninja tool that was often used to throw at enemies while fleeing, to confuse them and allow one to escape, rather than to attack them.

Additionally, shuriken had another use. Due to the varying shapes of shuriken among ninja families, they were not utilized in combat depending on the situation to prevent disclosing the attacker's identity. Instead, ninjas from the same family employed shuriken to exchange messages by attaching letters to them.

Tea House

In the tea house, we learn about the history of the tea ceremony. The tea ceremony is a concentrated expression of good Japanese etiquette. I believe it also reflects good manners for various Japanese events, including mealtimes, train etiquette, and trash disposal. I was really surprised to learn that the history of the tea ceremony is deeply linked to Japanese samurai culture. Samurai lords would invite opposing warlords to sit down together and make peace. I also discovered that Japanese tea houses are constructed solely from natural elements because they were originally built from scratch on battlefields. The primary pillar in these houses is centuries-old, serving as a reminder to warlords that humans are mortal, emphasizing the importance of caring for and respecting life rather than risking it.

Guest House

It is also possible to stay overnight at the guesthouse, where you can admire the Japanese garden.

The house was incredibly spacious with the highest ceiling I have ever seen in a Japanese traditional building! There were also numerous antiques and stunning decorations inside that you would not typically see up close in other locations. I felt fortunate to be able to wander around in a place like this!

Tatami Room, Connecting Corridor, Japanese Hearth Room

The “Buke Yashiki”, with their high-ceilinged large rooms, hearth rooms (Irori-no-ma), red torii gates, large stone walls, corridors, teahouses, and ninja dojos, are extremely valuable buildings. They are frequently used for filming historical dramas, TV dramas, and movies nowadays. 

With its historical ambiance and natural surroundings, it is easy to see why this location is often chosen as a TV set. If you have ever been enchanted by Japanese historical dramas or movies, I highly recommend staying here for a few nights. You will feel as if you have entered a movie and journeyed back in time!

An Extraordinary Experience at “Buke Yashiki”

The ninja experience lasted around two hours, but time flew by quickly. While you may find opportunities to try shuriken throwing or sword fighting elsewhere, this place felt truly authentic due to the instructor's extensive knowledge.

Let’s have an unforgettable experience through nature, learning about Japanese history, and discovering culture.

*This information is current as of July 2024. Fees and business hours are subject to change. Please check with the store for details.