Odawara Castle Ninja House & Samurai Museum Guided Tour

Tour Highlights

・Try real ninja weapons and techniques in a hands‑on session guided by experts

・Learn about the life and times of real ninjas from the most important ninja historians

・Admire authentic samurai armour, helmets and swords at the historic Odawara Castle

・Listen to thrilling stories about feudal Japan ninjas, such as the iconic Hojo clan

・Feel the beautiful atmosphere of seasonal flowers at Odawara Castle Park

First, meet your local bilingual guide at the main entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park, then visit the Samurai Museum. Stop by the display of authentic samurai artefacts to learn about their history and cultural significance. Next, take a walk to Odawara Castle and listen to fascinating stories about ninjas and samurai in feudal Japan. Learn about the history of this structure as the home of the Hojo clan, who ruled the region for five generations during the Sengoku period. Finally, enjoy an exclusive ninja workshop at the Ninja Museum after the regular tour. Learn basic ninja techniques, practise authentic ninja tools and weapons such as shuriken and swords, and end with the iconic ninja hand gesture.

Odawara Castle Exterior

Ninja Training Experience at the Ninja Museum

Samurai Museum

Odawara Castle Park