Japan · MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN KYOTO
The 7 best museums and galleries in Kyoto you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down until one fits your free day.
Grind fresh matcha, learn Uji tea traditions, and explore Chazuna’s interactive museum in a hands-on one-hour Kyoto experience.
“An excellent way to learn about, and experience making, matcha”
Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum offers a lively one-hour tour with armor, swords, shuriken throwing, history, and family-friendly fun.
“My husband and sons really enjoyed the activity. They described it as educational, hands-on, and fun.”
See an intimate 15-minute Kyomai dance by a Kyoto geiko or maiko, then explore Gion art, kimono, garden, cafe, and shop.
“It was an incredible performance! The museum was beautiful as well”
Kyoto Samurai Sword Experience review with hakama dressing, replica sword training, ninja stars, museum entry, value, tips, and drawbacks.
“The only reason I gave 2 stars and not one is because the instructor and samurai giving the lesson was great. The whole thing was disorganized and difficult to find. No where on Viator did it say this experience is for 18 and older or to go to the website to verify information. When we got there, the guys at the samurai museum said it’s on our website. How were we to know that? I booked this so my kids can have an experience with a real samurai and my teenage kid. I would not have booked it otherwise. It says it’s for a group of 10 but there were…”
Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum tour combines Japanese history, costume photos, sword displays, and shuriken throwing in one lively hour.
“Fantastic tour with Taka - he was very informative and lots of fun”
Explore 53 Japanese trains, ride a steam locomotive, try simulators, and watch the Kyoto Railway Museum turntable in action.
“Really good. Quiet. Cool inside. A lot to see and interact with.”
Review of Kyoto’s family-friendly samurai lesson, with katana practice, armor, ninja weapons, photos, pricing, and practical tips.
“Abbiamo partecipato alla lezione di scherma con il Maestro Ken, che ci ha vestiti, ci ha insegnato 2 kata (sequenze di movimenti) con la katana e ci ha fatto sentire dei veri Samurai. Inutile dire che i bambini erano entusiasti e anche per noi adulti é stata un’esperienza indimenticabile. Poi ci siamo spostati al museo dei Samurai e dei Ninja: la visita guidata é stata molto interessante ma la parte più divertente é stata il tiro al bersaglio con gli shuroken dei ninja e fare le foto vestiti da samurai e ninja.. Portiamo a casa un bellissimo ricordo.”
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