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Studio experience

Toei Kyoto Studio Park

東映太秦映画村

Kyoto, Kyoto · Kansai

The verdict

Best for: Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults

Plan for: about 4 hours — Half-day within a Kyoto itinerary; pairs with Arashiyama

Signature attractions

  • Edo-period film-set streetscape
  • Samurai sword-fighting & ninja live shows
  • Ninja training experience
  • Mechanical Ninja House
  • Period costume rental (samurai, ninja, geisha)
Best for
Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
Thrill level
★★☆☆☆
Time needed
4h
Booking
Walk-up OK
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / outdoor
mixed · rainy-day ok
Confidence
Verified

Getting there: About 5 min walk from Randen Uzumasa Koryuji Station or ~13 min walk from JR Uzumasa Station; roughly 15-20 min from Kyoto Station

Family facilities: Working film set for jidaigeki (period dramas); indoor museums plus outdoor sets