6 1-Hour Experiences in Japan, With What Each Costs to Join

1.Ninja 1-hour Hands-on Lesson by Japanese master in Kyoto -Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · from $81Our pick

Kyoto’s one-hour ninja lesson offers sword practice, shuriken, blowguns, meditation, and ninja walking in a small English-speaking dojo class.

“Fun mix of ninja history and hands on demonstrations. You’ll learn some background, breathing and walking techniques, and cap things off by trying your hand at throwing shuriken and blowing darts at wooden targets. The instructors are very energetic and encouraging.”

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2.1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $80

Review of Kyoto’s one-hour Maiko show, with traditional dances, tea, Q&A, games, photos, venue tips, and honest value advice.

“something a bit different. easy to find meeting point good coms with guide. I just thought it was a bit expensive for what you got & didn't like being offered a "gift" for leaving a positive review as I rely on honest reviews for my trips.”

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3.Ring making experience　 Completed in about 1 hour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $22Best value

Make a textured ring in Kanazawa in about an hour, with friendly English-speaking staff, same-day pickup, and optional engraving.

“Making our rings was fun, but you only do one aspect of the ring making which is creating the texture and hammering it. Also, know that the cost of the experience only includes the thinnest silver ring, which the instructor said is not strong. If you want a thicker ring or a different metal you have to pay more. This surprised us, but I guess considering the cost should not have. I just wish I knew this upfront and I probably would have only booked one of us instead of all 4 and could have spent more on one ring.”

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4.One Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour - 105 minutes · from $50

See a real Kyoto Maiko dance, enjoy tea and snacks, ask questions, play a traditional game, and visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

“This was a genuinely special experience. Meeting the Maiko and getting to ask questions and see her performances felt very unique. I would recommend anyone to try this experience.”

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5.One Hour Geisha Show in Gion Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $79

See maiko dances in Gion, enjoy tea and a snack, join a Japanese game, and ask questions during this intimate one-hour Kyoto show.

“In a staged setting. Intimate private space with tome to ask lots of questions. Host also communicated well.”

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6.Ninja Lesson in Tokyo – 1 Hour Hands-On with Japanese Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $83

Train with a Japanese ninja master in Tokyo, wear traditional gear, practice shuriken and blow darts, and learn Kuji-In meditation.

“Was great fun and he knew his stuff. Good English so it made it easy to understand. The ninja stars and blow dart were fun as well especially how far away we were from the target.”

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