Oshino Shinobi no Sato Ninja Village: Tickets, Hours, and Day Trip Planning
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posted by WANGKIRA
Oshino Shinobi no Sato is a ninja-themed park at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. Most visitors spend about 45 minutes to 2 hours here, watching live ninja shows, trying the trick house maze, or practicing shuriken throwing with views of Mount Fuji in the background.
| Details | Information |
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| Address | 2845 Shibokusa, Oshino, Yamanashi |
| Adult (Junior High School & up) | ¥1,900 |
| Child (Elementary School) | ¥1,400 |
| Preschool (Age 3+) | ¥1,100 |
| Opening Hours | Weekdays: 10:00 AM–4:00 PMWeekends & holidays: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Regular Closures | Some Wednesdays and Thursdays; check the official schedule before visiting |
| Extra Activities | Costume rental: ¥500–¥700Shuriken Dojo: ¥500Kids' Training Dojo: ¥1,000 |
If you're visiting with young children, plan to spend at least 90 minutes here to try the obstacle courses and training dojos. If you're mainly interested in the ninja performance and costume photos, 45–60 minutes should be enough.
Main Attractions Inside the Village
The village has several activities to try, including live ninja shows, a trick house, shuriken throwing, obstacle courses, and costume rentals. Allow around 90 minutes if you want to see and try the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Live Ninja Show (Rai-Fu-Jin Troupe)
The Rai-Fu-Jin troupe performs 15-minute (Program A) and 30-minute (Program B) shows, featuring swords, ropes, and heavy metal shuriken. Some of the shuriken are about as heavy as a smartphone, so seeing them thrown gives you a good idea of the strength and precision involved. English summary sheets are available at the entrance, so you can follow the show even if you don't speak Japanese.
Ninja Trick House (Karakuri Yashiki)
From the outside, the trick house looks like a traditional wooden home. Inside, you'll find hidden panels, false walls, and optical illusions designed to make it difficult to find your way out. Most visitors take about 15–20 minutes to get through.
Shuriken Dojo and Obstacle Courses
At the Shuriken Dojo, ¥500 gets you a set of shuriken to throw at targets, with small prizes available for successful throws. Children aged 3 and up can also join the ¥1,000 Ninjutsu Taiken Dojo, where an instructor teaches basic ninja techniques with swords and other training weapons. The session ends with a printed Menkyokaiden certificate.
Outside, the free Ninjutsu Kaiden no Michi obstacle course is designed for children. They can walk along narrow wooden walls (Tsutai Kabe) and cross rope obstacles fitted with noise traps (Naruko Jigoku).
Costume Rentals and Photo Spots
Costumes are available to rent at the entrance building for ¥500–¥700 per person, with options for both adults and children. You can wear your costume throughout the park during your visit.
For photos, head to the central Japanese garden, where you can frame Mount Fuji, the red torii gate, and the garden pond in the same shot.
Food and Souvenir Options
You can grab lunch or a snack without leaving the park, with options ranging from local soba to ninja-themed black curry. Plan to spend around ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person for a meal and a few snacks.
Setsugetsufuka Restaurant
Setsugetsufuka serves local dishes such as Oshino tempura soba (¥1,200 plus tax), made with water from the Mount Fuji area, as well as Shingen chicken set meals and hot pot noodles. The restaurant's specialty is Ninja Black Curry (¥1,150 plus tax), a dark-colored vegetable curry inspired by the traditional image of ninjas moving under cover of darkness.
Tea House Snacks and Nintaka Shop
Fujimi Saryo, near the garden, sells simple snacks and drinks, including shaved ice (¥380) and grilled mochi dango (¥350). Near the main entrance, Nintaka Shop sells ninja-themed souvenirs such as mugs, wooden swords, stationery, and Yamanashi sweets.
How to Visit: Public Bus vs. Organized Day Tour
Taking public buses from Shinjuku or Kawaguchiko Station requires monitoring hourly bus timetables, while joining our organized day tour drops you off directly at the entrance.
To travel independently by public transit, take a highway bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station (about 1 hour 45 minutes, ¥2,200). From Kawaguchiko, board the local Fujikyuko bus bound for Gotemba and get off at the Oshino Shinobi no Sato stop (20 minutes, ¥490). Buses on this route run once per hour between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Round-trip bus transit from Tokyo costs roughly ¥5,400 per adult.
If you prefer to skip bus schedules and line queues, our Mt Fuji, Oishi Park, Ninja Village, Oshino Hakkai from Tokyo tour stops here for 45 minutes. That provides enough time to watch the Ninja Show, try the shuriken range, and take a photo in costume before continuing to nearby stops. This option works best when you want to see multiple Mount Fuji sights in one 9-hour day without renting a car.
Combining Shinobi no Sato into a Mt. Fuji Itinerary
Shinobi no Sato is located close to Oshino Hakkai, making it easy to combine both attractions into the afternoon of a Mt. Fuji day trip.
Here is a typical 1-day sequence from Tokyo:
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7:30–8:00 AM: Depart from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station.
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10:00 AM: Visit Chureito Pagoda for Mount Fuji views.
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11:45 AM: Stop at Oishi Park and Lake Kawaguchi.
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1:50 PM: Visit the Lake Kawaguchi Natural Living Center, followed by a stop at Lake Yamanaka.
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3:35 PM: Arrive at Shinobi no Sato for a ninja experience, including admission, ninja photos, and shuriken throwing.
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4:35 PM: Continue to Oshino Hakkai before returning to Tokyo.
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Around 6:00–6:30 PM: Arrive back at Shinjuku or Tokyo Station.
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Practical Rules and Weather Considerations
The indoor trick house, restaurant, and ninja show operate during light rain, but severe rain or snow will close the outdoor obstacle courses.
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Pet Rules: Small and medium dogs under 50 cm tall can enter garden areas on a fixed leash under 2 meters long. Dogs over 50 cm tall must stay inside a fully enclosed pet cart (the park does not rent carts).
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Winter Operations: Outdoor show stages pause during winter months, and performances move indoors. Opening hours shorten to 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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Wheelchair Access: Garden paths are flat and paved, but wheelchairs and strollers cannot enter parts of the Karakuri Trick House due to narrow staircases and secret door panels.
Ninja Village FAQs
How much does it cost to enter Oshino Shinobi no Sato?
The standard entrance pass costs ¥1,900 for adults (junior high and up), ¥1,400 for elementary students, and ¥1,100 for children aged 3 to preschool. This pass covers entry to the Ninja Show, Karakuri Trick House, and garden areas. Costume rentals (¥500–¥700) and target games (¥500) require separate fees.
How long should you spend at the ninja village?
Independent visitors usually spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete the show, trick house, target games, and lunch. Tour groups spending 45 to 60 minutes have enough time for the show, costume photos, and shuriken throwing.
Is the live ninja show understandable without Japanese?
Yes. The performers rely on stunt work, sword martial arts, and visual comedy. Staff give out English summary sheets at the entrance so non-Japanese speakers can follow the story line easily.
Can you visit Oshino Shinobi no Sato and Oshino Hakkai together?
Yes, the two sites sit less than 5 minutes apart by car or bus. You can walk between them in about 20 minutes along local roads.
