JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 6 most popular 1-hour experiences in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Kyoto dojo ninja lesson: learn Kuji-In breathing, ninja walking, sword and shuriken throwing, plus blowgun darts in a small group with gear rental.
“Great fun, couldn’t recommend enough. Our instructor was good energy and delivered the vibes. From death stars to sword skills we done it all”
A close-up maiko performance in Kyoto with two short dances, Q&A, photos, green tea, and a traditional game in a tea house or Gion Theater.
“Ai and the team were wonderful. I loved my experience and maiko san was lovely and so welcoming. I enjoyed my experience and it will be a highlight of my trip to Japan”
Make a hammered tsuchime ring in Kanazawa in about 1 hour. Choose metal and texture, polish it, and take your ring home same day.
“It was a unique experience! My partner and I wanted to make rings together, and it was fun to hammer eachother's rings. My partner and I like versatile and simplicity, therefore the rings we chose and made fit this criteria and it is also verRead more”
One hour Kyoto Maiko show with Q&A, photos, and snacks. Choose tea house with Kitano Tenmangu or a Gion Theater performance.
“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.”
A one-hour Gion geisha show with tea, a light snack, up-close maiko dances, Q&A, a Japanese game, and photo time.
“In a staged setting. Intimate private space with tome to ask lots of questions. Host also communicated well.”
One-hour ninja lesson in Tokyo with a Japanese sensei: Kuji-In meditation, weapon training, ninja costume photos, small group.
“It was my kids favorite activity. We only booked a last minute one hour class and they wanted more. Definitely book a two hour. The one hour didn’t include sword training.”
