Part of our Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo series. Prices last checked: November 2026.
Where can kids do a ninja experience in Tokyo? The main options are in Asakusa and Shinjuku. Children usually dress in a ninja costume, learn basic moves and try throwing (practice) shuriken, with sessions lasting 40 minutes to 90 minutes. Listed prices on booking sites start at about ¥2,900 for a short children’s course in Asakusa and about ¥4,400 for a 40-minute shuriken session in Shinjuku; longer kids’ programmes cost about ¥7,000. Most require children to be at least 3, and an adult must come along.
Prices below come from booking platforms and listings, not venue price pages, so check the current price when you book.
What kids do at a ninja experience
- Put on a ninja outfit (usually included).
- Learn basic ninja stances, hand signs and stealthy walking.
- Throw practice shuriken (throwing stars) at targets.
- Some sessions add a blowgun (fukiya) at targets, a short sword-form lesson or a “ninja mission” treasure hunt.
- Photo time in costume, and sometimes a certificate.
Options compared
| Where | Format | Listed price | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asakusa — kids’ beginner ninja course | About 1–1.5 hours; starts 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 | From ¥2,900 | 3–8 |
| Asakusa — Kids Ninja Experience (90 min) | About 1.5 hours; starts 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 | From ¥6,900 | 3–12 |
| Shinjuku — shuriken dojo in a ninja trick house | About 40 minutes; hourly from 10:00 to 18:00 | From ¥4,378 per person | Check with venue |
| Asakusa — family ninja experience at a samurai and ninja museum | About 2 hours, with costume, blowgun and treasure hunt | Varies by platform | Child rate 3–12; under 3 can’t take part |
Listed prices from Asoview and other booking platforms when we checked; most are “from” prices and may depend on date and group size.
How to choose
- Ages 3–6: pick a short course designed for young children, so the session moves quickly and stays playful.
- Ages 7–12: longer programmes with more shuriken practice and a “mission” keep older children busy.
- Language: many sessions are run in English or English and Japanese for visitors; check before booking if your child doesn’t speak Japanese.
- Parents: some programmes let parents join for an extra fee, others ask parents to watch.
How to book
- Book ahead: sessions are small and run at set times; weekends and school holidays fill first.
- Platforms: Asoview, Klook and similar platforms list many ninja experiences; booking direct with the venue may give more flexibility.
- Cancellation fees: these can be steep. One Asakusa kids’ course listed an 80% fee for cancelling the day before, and a Shinjuku session 50%.
- Accompanying adults: children can’t attend alone; some venues don’t allow children under 3 in the session room at all.
Make a day of it
- Asakusa: combine with Sensō-ji temple and Nakamise shopping street, or the riverside walk to Tokyo Skytree.
- Shinjuku: combine with an indoor activity on a rainy day; see our rainy-day booking guide.
- For other bookable experiences, see family attractions to book online.
FAQ
Are the shuriken real?
Sessions use practice shuriken designed for safe throwing at targets, with staff supervising.
What should kids wear?
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in; costumes go over the top. Some dojos ask for socks.
Sources and further information
- Asoview — Kids Ninja Experience 90 min (Asakusa)
- Asoview — Ninja experience listing (Japanese)
- Asoview — Shuriken dojo, Shinjuku (Japanese)
- LIVE JAPAN — Asakusa ninja experience (Japanese)
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Featured image: Shurikens by kaex0r, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
