1-Day Private e-Bike Tour: Explore the Real Ninja Village of Koka
- Bokun ID:
- 972779
- Product Code:
- 00004
Embark on a 1-day private cycling adventure in Koka, where you’ll explore the authentic world of ninjas, their culture, and the peaceful surrounding nature.
Koka Ninja were a key part of Japan’s ninja culture, known for their stealth, intelligence gathering, and unique tactics. Located in Koka City (Shiga Prefecture), this area was historically a major ninja location, where families skilled in ninjutsu played important roles in spycraft and wartime strategy.
The journey begins with a warm welcome from your local cycling guide at JR KOKA Station The guide, a resident of the area, is knowledgeable about cycling safety and ensures a safe experience.
The bike used for the tour is an electric hybrid bike, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable ride.
The first stop is the experiential facility, Koka Ninja Village (Koka no Sato Ninjutsu Mura), where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the descendants of real ninjas, who are fluent in English and will provide an introduction to their history and the important roles ninjas played in Japanese history.
You’ll also explore a ninja "trick house," featuring traditional mechanisms designed for defense and hiding during an attack, along with a museum filled with ninja tools and weapons, offering insight into the ninja lifestyle.
Additionally, you can experience throwing shuriken, the most famous ninja weapon. There is an option to wear ninja attire, and you can even keep wearing it for the afternoon cycling.
For lunch, enjoy your preferred meal at a traditional local Japanese restaurant that has been a part of the area for years.
After lunch, cycle with your guide through the city, visiting shrines related to ninja and exploring the landscape of the village where ninja once lived. The terrain has some inclines, but with the electric bike, you can easily enjoy the ride with moderate exercise.
●Minimum: 1 guest / Maximum: 5 guests
●Application deadline: By 3:00 pm(Japan time), 5 business days before the tour date
●Number of meals: 0 (Only seats are reserved for lunch at the restaurant. As the menu is varied and may change depending on the season, lunch is not included in the experience fee. Please order as you like on the day.)
[Payment method]
Credit card only
[When making a travel contract]
The transaction terms and conditions manual will be issued based on the details described on this screen and the following recruitment type planned travel/travel conditions.
③Travel Conditions for Offered Program
④Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)
[Travel planning and implementation of this tour]
Company name: Koka City Tourism and Community Development Association
Location: 810 Konan-cho Noda, Koka, Shiga
Contact: +81 748 60 2690 (Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)
Store holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Registration No: Registered by the Governor of Shiga Prefecture, Travel Agency License No. Regional-270
Travel Service Supervisor:Taniguchi Nana
[Contact Information]
Store Name: Koka-ryu Real Ninjakan
(Koka City Tourism and Community Development Association)
Location: 600 Konan-cho Ryuboshi, Koka, Shiga
Contact: +81 748 70 2790(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Email: real-ninjakan@koka-kanko.org
Store holidays: Mondays
Ticket Information
Participation by 1 adult
¥60,0002 per group (1 adult and 1 child)
¥59,0002 per group (2 adults)
¥60,0003 per group (1 adult and 2 children)
¥85,0003 per group (2 adults and 1 child)
¥86,0003 per group (3 adults)
¥87,0004 per group (1 adult and 3 children)
¥107,0004 per group (2 adults and 2 children)
¥108,0004 per group (3 adults and 1 child)
¥109,0004 per group (4 adults)
¥110,0005 per group (1 adult and 4 children)
¥126,0005 per group (2 adults and 3 children)
¥127,0005 per group (3 adults and 2 children)
¥128,0005 per group (4 adults and 1 child)
¥129,0005 per group (5 adults)
¥130,000[Option] Ninja costume rental for adults (ages 18 and over)
¥1,300[Option] Ninja costume rental for children (under 18)
¥900More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 5 days before
What's included in the experience
Guide fee / Rental bicycle fee (electric assist bicycle) / Helmet / A bottle of water / All admissions / Insurance coverage
Languages the live guide can speak
Languages of materials
What is not included in the experience
Transportation to the meeting point, lunch
Precautions
[Train Schedule to JR KOKA Station]
To get to JR KOKA Station from JR KYOTO Station, take the following train:
9:18 AM: Board JR Biwako Line (Special Rapid bound for YASU)
9:39 AM: Arrive at JR KUSATSU Station (5th stop)
9:47 AM: Transfer to JR Kusatsu Line bound for TSUGE
10:22 AM: Arrive at JR KOKA Station
●Although we provide basic insurance, we recommend that you take out your own insurance to ensure peace of mind when participating.
●Height and weight restrictions: (Height: 144 cm or taller, Weight: 100 kg or less)
●Koka Ninja Village has English-speaking staff and pamphlets available in Japanese, English, and Chinese. While the cycling guide’s English communication is limited to basic conversation, other tools such as apps will be used to assist with communication.
●For safety reasons, individuals who have never ridden a bicycle or lack confidence in riding are not eligible to participate.
●Participation is not permitted for individuals who do not meet the specified height and weight requirements, those with health concerns, or those who are pregnant.
●The itinerary may be adjusted based on the participants' fitness levels. Depending on the weather and the participants' energy levels, the course may be shortened.
[Payment during the tour]
Koka Ninja Village (Koka no Sato Ninjutsu Mura): Cash and credit cards, electronic money, transportation IC cards, and QR cards accepted
At the restaurant: Cash and credit cards (JCB, AMEX) accepted, electronic money, transportation, and QR not accepted
What you need
●We recommend wearing comfortable, form-fitting clothing (such as athletic wear) and sports shoes. Pants with narrow cuffs are strongly recommended.
●Please bring your own items, including drinks (mineral water is provided), a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.
●There is no luggage storage available. If you have belongings, please bring a backpack.
Information
itinerary
(Please see the specific train schedule from Kyoto "Precautions" above for your reference.)
10:25 Meet your guide at JR KOKA Station for check-in, briefing, and bike fitting.
10:40 Hop on the e-bikes and begin the adventure.
11:00 Arrive at Koka Ninja Village (Koka no Sato Ninjutsu Mura), where you'll meet the descendants of real ninjas. Enjoy a one-hour experience at the ninja village, including exploring the facility and exhibits, as well as a shuriken-throwing experience.
12:00 Enjoy lunch at a long-established local Japanese restaurant, Nishiki Chaya.
Then cycle through the scenic rural landscape, visiting ninja-related shrines and historic sites. Take a break at a charming sake brewery cafe.
16:30 Return to KOKA Station. If you opted for a ninja costume, return it before concluding the tour.
The business offering the experience will reply to you within5days whether the reservation has gone through or not.
Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.
Vendor Information
甲賀市観光まちづくり協会
〒520-3308
滋賀県甲賀市甲南町野田810