Kyoto's Ninja Museum: A Bit of a Mixed Bag 🌸

Today, I visited a Ninja Museum that both Google Maps and the owls (maybe they were wise?) gave high ratings to. 🦉✨ 🌆🌿 The depth of the content is definitely not its strong suit, but it’s still a fun and light-hearted experience! 🦉✨The tour guide’s explanations were quite lively and engaging, though I wish they had lasted a bit longer. 🌟 After the tour, there were activities like throwing shurikens (those ninja stars) and dressing up in costumes for photos, which were perfect for satisfying tourists’ need to take cool shots for their social media! 😄 But if you’re looking for a deep dive into ninja history, this museum falls a bit short in terms of knowledge provided. The regular admission price is 3000 yen per person. It might seem pricey, but it includes a dedicated guided tour, and the staff’s English is really good. 🦉✨ Finding such talented people in Japan is no easy feat! 🌐 So, why does this place have such high ratings? 🦉✨ Overall, the experience is pretty okay, and leaving a positive review on Google Maps or Xiaohongshu (that’s Little Red Book, for those who don’t know) comes with a little gift! 🎁 Some other interesting tidbits I learned: 🌆🌿 One of the core principles of Bushido is extreme loyalty to one’s lord. For them, living with honor is more important than living long. 🥋 So, if they failed a mission, they would commit seppuku (ritual suicide by disembowelment) to restore their honor. But why seppuku? 🦉✨ In Japanese culture, the abdomen is considered the center of courage, determination, and spirit. So, it’s an extreme way to show bravery and resolve. 🌸 🌆🌿 Hmm... I don’t think I could ever do that job. 😅 #KyotoNinjaMuseum #KyotoTravel #JapanTravel 🌆🌿