Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from guests visiting Ninja Experience Cafe.
Please use this page to clear up any questions before making a reservation or visiting us.
About Ninja Experience Cafe
Q. What kind of place is Ninja Experience Cafe?
Ninja Experience Cafe is an entertainment cafe in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo (Harajuku & Asakusa)
where you can enjoy real ninja training.
You will wear a ninja costume and enjoy ninja training such as shuriken throwing, blowgun and sword practice,
while tasting ninja-themed food and drinks.
It is a cafe where guests of all ages, from children to adults, can feel as if they have become a real ninja.
Q. Where are your stores located?
We currently have four locations:
• Osaka Dotonbori
• Kyoto Gion
• Tokyo Harajuku
• Tokyo Asakusa
Detailed addresses and maps are available on each store page. Please check the “Stores” menu for access information.
Q. What are your opening hours?
Our standard opening hours for all stores are 10:00am–9:00pm (last order 7:30pm) every day.
However, depending on the reservation situation, we may be closed during time slots or days with no bookings.
There may also be irregular closing days, so please check the latest information on the booking sites before your visit.
Q. How long does the ninja training take?
The duration depends on the course, but as a guideline:
• Standard ninja training course: about 1 hour
• Course with meal: about 1.5 hours
• Course with ninja costume & city walking tour (some stores): about 2–2.5 hours
For details, please see the Menu page and the description of each plan on the booking sites.
Q. Can I enjoy the experience even on a rainy day?
Yes. All ninja training takes place indoors, so you can enjoy the experience comfortably
on rainy, hot or cold days.
It is a popular indoor activity that is not affected much by the weather and fits well between sightseeing plans.
Q. What languages do you support?
Our ninja staff guide you mainly in Japanese and simple English.
We also provide English menus and explanations, so guests from overseas can enjoy the experience comfortably.
Reservation, Price and Payment
Q. Is a reservation required? Can I join on the same day?
In principle, we kindly ask you to make an online reservation in advance.
On days or time slots with no reservations, the cafe may be closed, and on busy days we may be fully booked.
Same-day participation is possible if there are available seats, but especially on weekends and during holiday seasons,
we strongly recommend booking early.
Please make a reservation from the Reservation page.
Q. Can I make a reservation by phone?
As a general rule, we do not accept reservations by phone, except in some limited situations
such as right before the starting time on the day.
Please make your booking online via the online reservation system.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Q. Do you accept group or private bookings?
Yes. We welcome not only families and small groups of friends, but also larger groups, tour groups and company events.
We can make proposals based on the number of guests, your budget and preferred time for private use.
Please feel free to contact us via the contact form or by e-mail to each store.
Q. How much does it cost and what kinds of courses do you offer?
We offer several courses that combine ninja training with ninja costume rental, meals and drinks.
Representative courses include: Sasuke course / Jiraiya course / Hanzo course / Kotaro course.
Prices differ between children (under 18) and adults, and some special courses are available only at certain stores.
Please check the latest course contents and prices on the Menu page and on each booking site.
Q. How can I pay? Do you accept cash?
Ninja Experience Cafe is operated on a cashless basis, so we do not accept cash payments.
You can pay by credit card (VISA / Master / JCB / AMEX, etc.), transportation IC cards (such as Suica),
and some other electronic payment methods.
The available brands may change without notice.
Q. Can I cancel or change the date and time?
Our cancellation and change policy depends on the booking site you used.
Whether you book through our official site or other booking sites, please be sure to check the
cancellation policy displayed at the time of reservation.
Experience, Clothing and Food
Q. What kind of ninja training can I experience?
Our standard ninja training mainly includes the following three activities:
• Shuriken (ninja star) throwing
• Blowgun experience
• Basic sword (katana) posture and forms (using safe replica swords)
The contents may vary slightly depending on the course and the store, but our ninja staff will guide you kindly and carefully.
Q. Can I rent a ninja costume? What sizes do you have?
Courses with ninja costume rental include authentic black ninja costumes.
You will wear the costume over your regular clothes, and we have multiple sizes from children to adults.
As a guideline, our smallest costumes are suitable for children from around 2–3 years old.
Q. What should I wear?
Since you will wear the ninja costume over your regular clothes, we recommend comfortable pants that are easy to move in.
Skirts are not recommended, as they make it harder to move and to pose with the sword.
Sneakers or other comfortable shoes are better than sandals or high heels for safety and ease of movement.
Q. Can I take photos and videos?
Yes, you are welcome to take photos and videos with your own smartphone or camera.
There are many photogenic spots, such as ninja costumes and ninja house-style tricks, so please take lots of memorable pictures.
However, please be considerate when using flash and avoid filming other guests without their permission.
Q. Can I just use the cafe without joining the ninja training?
If there are available seats on the day, you can use the cafe only, without joining the ninja training.
(Reservations are only accepted for groups who join the ninja training.)
Companions who do not join the training are kindly asked to order at least one drink or other item in the cafe area.
Q. Do you have vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-friendly options?
As much as possible, we offer vegetarian, vegan and halal-friendly options and take allergies into consideration.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please write the details in the remarks field when making a reservation
or in the inquiry form so that we can check in advance and guide you accordingly.
We cannot guarantee 100%対応 for all dietary needs, so if you have severe allergies,
please be sure to consult us in advance.
Age, Companions and Accessibility
Q. From what age can children participate? Is it fun for adults only?
Ninja Experience Cafe is designed to be enjoyable for both children and adults.
Our smallest ninja costumes are generally suitable from around 2–3 years old,
and we recommend joining the ninja training from around 3 years old.
Adults-only groups, couples and groups of friends are also very welcome.
Q. Is it OK to bring a baby or stroller?
Yes, you can enter the cafe with a stroller. When leaving your stroller inside the cafe,
we may kindly ask you to fold or move it depending on the space.
Please note that some stores have stairs at the entrance. If you are concerned, please contact us in advance.
Q. Is the cafe accessible for wheelchair users or guests with mobility issues?
Many of our stores have stairs at the entrance, so they are not fully barrier-free.
We also need to consider the number of guests and how busy it is that day, so if you plan to visit by wheelchair,
please contact the store by e-mail in advance so that we can check the best way to welcome you.
Q. Can I participate if I am pregnant?
Ninja training includes some physical movements such as standing, throwing shuriken,
using the blowgun and practicing sword forms.
For safety reasons, we generally recommend that pregnant guests watch the experience
or participate only in very light activities.
If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor in advance and contact the store before your visit.
Access and Other Questions
Q. How do I get to each store?
All of our stores are located in areas with easy access from major sightseeing spots.
• Osaka Dotonbori: around Namba Station and the Glico sign area
• Kyoto Gion: Hanami-koji Street and Yasaka Shrine area
• Tokyo Harajuku: a few minutes’ walk from JR Harajuku Station and Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae Station (along Takeshita Street)
• Tokyo Asakusa: around Sensoji Temple and Nishi-Asakusa area
Please see the “Access” section on each store page for detailed directions.
Q. Is it enjoyable for Japanese guests as well?
Yes, of course. Many Japanese guests enjoy our cafes as well.
They are popular for making special memories with children, for dates, for activities with friends,
and for company get-togethers.
We also provide full support in Japanese, so please feel free to visit us.
Q. What is your sister store “Food Sample Making Cafe”?
In the Asakusa area, we also operate our sister store
“Food Sample Making Cafe”.
There you can create your own ultra-realistic food samples and enjoy real dishes next to them,
in a unique, hands-on cafe experience.
Visiting both Ninja Experience Cafe and the Food Sample Making Cafe will make your day in Asakusa even more memorable.
Q. Do you have any recommended sightseeing spots in Tokyo?
In the Asakusa area, we recommend Ninja Experience Cafe Tokyo Asakusa and the Food Sample Making Cafe.
In the Harajuku area, we recommend Ninja Experience Cafe Tokyo Harajuku.
Please make your trip to Tokyo a unique and unforgettable day with experiences you can enjoy only here.
Q. Do you have any recommended sightseeing spots in Kyoto?
We recommend Ninja Experience Cafe Kyoto Gion.
Please make your trip to Kyoto a unique and unforgettable day with experiences you can enjoy only here.
Q. Do you have any recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka?
We recommend Ninja Experience Cafe Osaka Dotonbori.
Please make your trip to Osaka a unique and unforgettable day with experiences you can enjoy only here.