MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 7 kyoto museum tours travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Skip-the-line Kyoto tour with a guide, samurai armor trial, and ninja shuriken throwing, plus quick museum highlights and great photos.
Most Popular“We had a great informational and fun time with Naromi, she filled the tour with many insightful facts. Thank you.”
Watch Kyoto mai dance by geiko and maiko, then tour the Gion Kagai Art Museum garden and exhibits. Short, close-up, good value.
Kyoto sword training at the Samurai and Ninja Museum with hakama dress-up, iaido practice, ninja star throwing, and a included history tour.
“Riku provided the best experience I’ve encountered thus far on my Japan Visit. I feel like I went through actual training to become a Samurai. I am grateful for the knowledge this museum had to offer. Thank you also to Riu for taking us on a guided tour and allowing us to interact with the…”
A one-hour guided trip through Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum with English instruction, dress-up, and hands-on shuriken throwing.
Family-friendly ninja training in Kyoto with shuriken, a blowgun, and outfit rental, then a guided visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum.
“This was a fun experience! Our kids had a blast! Who doesn’t love throwing stars and blow darts. It was fun to learn more about ninjas and Samurai’s.”
Watch Kyomai dance by a geiko or maiko, then explore Gion Kagai Art Museum exhibits on Kagai culture and kimonos for $20.
“Great getting a taste of the maiko/geisha experience. The performance was captivating. The museum was informative.”
Samurai armor, katana basics, and themed photo backdrops in a small-group, family-friendly Kyoto experience.
“We had a really great time with the Samurai experience. We got to dress up and learn a form with a wooden sword. Our sensi was very good and very patient. Which I really appreciated. The explanation of the history of the Samurai was also very interesting. I definitely recommend the Samurai experience.”
