Kyoto Arashiyama Ninja Weapon Making Experience: Cast and Take Home Your Own Metal Shuriken

This is a casting workshop at a ninja house in Arashiyama, Kyoto, where you can melt metal to create an authentic shuriken.

The highlight of this experience is that you can take the finished shuriken home with you on the same day. Unlike rubber or plastic replicas sold as souvenirs, this is a real metal shuriken made by melting metal, pouring it into a mold, and letting it cool and harden. It makes for an incredibly special memento of your trip.

Watching the molten metal being poured into the mold and quickly taking the shape of a shuriken right before your eyes is a powerful experience. Our staff will guide you with safety as the top priority, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

The venue is a ninja house. The experience of crafting ninja weapons within the immersive world of ninjas is something you will rarely find elsewhere in Kyoto.

The activity takes about 60 minutes. Located within Arashiyama Square, just a 2-minute walk from Randen Arashiyama Station, it is easy to stop by while sightseeing in Arashiyama. Families with children, couples, and solo travelers are all welcome.

*You can choose the size and shape of the shuriken with an additional fee option.