Things to do in Kyoto National Museum

I was the only customer on the tour day. Ben is a very nice guide with good knowledge about Kyoto and took me to a few places that I might not think about visiting while travelling Kyoto. It was a pretty interesting experience to bike around Kyoto at night time, especially in a heavy rainy day 😄. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Ben!

An absolute must see. We were running late for our entry time due to a family emergency but they still let us in and placed us with a group. Our tour guides Ara and Nana were a treat. the Ninja Star throwing was so much fun. highly recommend.

Everything was incredible, the service, the experience, the kindness. Haruka, our host, was the best; she took gorgeous photos of us and explained everything you asked about.

An amazing experience. Interactive artworks and installations that evoke emotion, thought, and a sense of wonder. We spent three hours there. The venue itself is well-designed and high-quality, with restrooms and vending machines on every floor. Highly recommended.

Great experience. Gaining insight on the Samauri history and learning how to weild and unsheath a Katana, dress as a Kenzo warrior and having a fight in full gear. We had a 9yr old with us and he loved it. Great for all the family!! A must when visiting Kyoto!

The cafe next to the museum serves lovely egg and cheese toast. The museum is very interesting and we learnt a lot about the history of manga.

Really cool experience! My oldest son turned 13 while in Kyoto, we also have a 8 and 10 year old that complete our family of 5, we did this for his birthday following a samurai experience EVERYONE really enjoyed it! It was not to hard for our youngest; as long as it’s the ninja stars or kunai knife, my husband and I did the masks and they need more attention to detail so maybe not for the 8-10 year old range.

The experience was fun for the whole family. It wasn't too difficult to shave the wood, even for my 8 yr old. We chose Sugi, Walnut, Sakura, and Purple Heart. Victor K. was very helpful, professional, and patient. He provided clear instructions and helpful hints to make the beautiful chopsticks. You can tell he truly enjoys the craft of making chopsticks. The personalized engraving was a fun extra we all loved.

A little apprehensive, particularly my husband, but from the moment we arrived it was a truly wonderful experience. From choosing your kimono right down to the making of the matcha tea, everything was fun, precise, informative and professionally done. We couldn’t have wanted a better experience. I would recommend everyone do this.