Ninja Experience Tokyo Shinjuku: throw stars, use blowgun

Dress as a ninja and throw stars at targets inside a Tokyo museum.

You arrive at the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, change into a ninja outfit, and spend the afternoon throwing shuriken and using a blowgun at targets under instruction. The museum guide walks you through samurai and ninja history between weapon practice rounds. Groups stay small—up to 14 people—and the outfit rental is already included, so you just show up and train.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ninja experience at Samurai Museum

• Wear ninja outfit
• Train with ninja stars
• Use ninja blowgun
• Compete in target practice

The Experience

You've landed in Tokyo with an afternoon free, or you're looking for something the whole family can do that isn't another shrine or shopping street. The Samurai Museum in Shinjuku runs ninja training sessions throughout the day—you show up, change into a ninja outfit (no need to bring one), and spend the next couple of hours learning to use weapons that actually work. The group stays under 14 people, which means you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers.

The training starts with shuriken—the throwing stars you've seen in films. You'll get real ones and learn the grip and release that makes them stick. After that comes the blowgun, called a fukiya, which is quieter and takes more breath control than you'd expect. Both activities run as friendly competitions, so if you're with friends or family, there's a reason to keep score. The museum itself is a guided tour, so you're not wandering alone trying to read placards; someone walks you through the samurai and ninja history between weapon practice rounds.

Children under 3 can't participate in the training itself, but they can stay in the venue—useful if you've got a toddler and don't want to arrange separate childcare. The location is walkable from Shinjuku Station, and the whole building is wheelchair accessible, including the training areas. Sessions run regularly enough that you can usually book the time that fits your day without waiting weeks.

What’s included

• Ninja outfit rental.
• guided tour of the Samurai Museum Tokyo.
• shuriken (throwing star) training and target practice.
• fukiya (blowgun) training with friendly competition games.
• access to all museum areas and surfaces.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Maikoya

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want an afternoon activity that's hands-on and different from the typical Tokyo sightseeing, and you'd rather not hunt down a costume or figure out weapon safety on your own—the outfit and instruction are already built in, and the small group size means you're not lost in a crowd.

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Top questions

Can children join the ninja training?

Children 3 and older can participate in the full experience, including shuriken throwing and blowgun practice. Children under 3 can enter the venue but cannot join the training activities.

Is the ninja outfit included?

Yes, ninja outfit rental is included in the experience. You don't need to bring or arrange one.

How many people are in each session?

Groups are capped at 14 guests per session.

What weapons do you actually use?

You throw shuriken (ninja stars) and use a fukiya (blowgun). Both are real weapons used for target practice during the session.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the museum are wheelchair accessible, including the training areas.

Where is the Samurai Museum located?

The museum is in Shinjuku, Tokyo, near public transportation options.

Can I bring a baby in a stroller?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the venue.