Japan · CASTLES AND HISTORIC SITES IN TAKAYAMA
Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 7 castles and historic sites in Takayama earn theirs, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, throw real iron shuriken, practice sword iai, pop balloons with a blowgun, and enjoy a fun one-hour family activity.
“It's so much fun! Real shuriken and balloon popping with a blowgun are highly recommended if you come to Takayama. You can take some very memorable and special photos.”
Review of Takayama’s $35 ninja experience, with costumes, shuriken, sword practice, photos, family tips, and honest value advice.
“Instructif et très fun. Bon moment passé en famille. Recommandée.”
Make a Damascus kitchen knife in Seki with master bladesmiths, visit sword museums, enjoy lunch, and take home a one-of-a-kind blade.
“En dejlig hyggelig dag med en masse erfaring om knive og hvordan de laves. Tak for en dejlig dag. Og tak for kniven. 😁”
Forge a Damascus knife in Seki, tour G.SAKAI’s museum and factory, learn sharpening, and test your blade in a small hands-on workshop.
“This class was very fun and entertaining. The hosts are wonderful! The location is a bit off the beaten track but well worth the effort to find.”
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, train with shuriken, swords, blow darts, and VR games in a fun 75-minute family activity.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this ninja experience. Our children had fun dressing as ninjas and training in three ninja skills. The trainer was so friendly and encouraging. We also had lunch there. Highly recommend for adults and children!”
Try shuriken, blowguns, and sword forms in a lively 45-minute ninja lesson at Takayama’s cozy Ninja Cafe.
“Very fun experience! Our entire family, adults and young kid, loved it. The staff were great, and were fluent in English which made our interactions easy. I will forever have bragging rights as a shuriken master!”
Dress as a ninja in Takayama, throw iron shuriken, train with replica weapons, enjoy VR games, and learn about old Japan indoors.
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