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Become a Ninja Near Mount Fuji: Oshino's Revamped Trick House Adds Photo Spots & Puzzles

Become a Ninja Near Mount Fuji: Oshino's Revamped Trick House Adds Photo Spots & Puzzles

Date published: 6 November 2026

Planning a trip to Mount Fuji? Add a little ninja adventure to those scenic views! Oshino Shinobi no Sato, a ninja-themed park in Oshino Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, is reopening its signature trick house on November 7, 2026, after a major refresh. The new experience, Karakuri Yashiki: Ninja Training, combines clever illusions with hands-on fun.

Already popular with families and couples from Japan and overseas, the trick house now has revamped photo sets and an infiltration-themed puzzle mission. Whether you want to dress up for striking ninja photos or solve clues with the kids, it’s a fun new addition to a day around Mount Fuji. Here’s what to look out for!

Main image credit: Fujikyu

New Highlights: Ninja Photo Spots & a Room Turned on Its Side

Image credit: Fujikyu
Image credit: Fujikyu

Inside the revamped Karakuri Yashiki: Ninja Training, the rooms have been redesigned as an immersive space themed around ninja training.

Strike a Pose: Ninja Transformation Photo Spots

Image credit: Fujikyu
Image credit: Fujikyu

Ever wanted to catch a sword between your hands like a ninja? The new photo sets recreate classic techniques, from catching a blade to shadow clones and rooftop acrobatics. Find your pose, and you can take a photo that looks straight out of an anime or period drama!

A Room Rotated 90 Degrees & a Hidden Code to Crack

Image credit: Fujikyu
Image credit: Fujikyu

Venture to the back of the trick house and you’ll find a room that appears to have rotated 90 degrees! Become a spy and search this optical illusion for the secret code hidden by a corrupt magistrate. Once you’ve solved it, don’t leave just yet: tell a ninja patrolling the park your answer to unlock an extra surprise.

Limited-Time Bonus: A Commemorative Sticker for Kids

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Image credit: Fujikyu

To celebrate the reopening, children of elementary school age and younger who solve the trick house’s code and give the correct answer during the campaign can receive a free limited-edition reopening sticker. Supplies are limited, so little ninjas should put their skills to the test!

・Campaign: Through November 30, 2026

Your Three-Step Guide to Ninja Training Around the Park

There’s more to Oshino Shinobi no Sato than its trick house. The whole park is set up as a ninja training ground. Here’s a convenient three-stage route to make the most of it.

Beginner: Build Your Knowledge at a Live Ninja Show

The internationally active modern ninja performance troupe Raifuujin delivers the action. Watch impressive physical feats and sharp sword techniques, backed by dramatic lighting and sound, as you get an introduction to ninja wisdom and combat skills.

Intermediate: Try the Obstacle Course & Ninja Dojo

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Image credit: Fujikyu

Now it’s your turn to move! Tackle the 12 physical challenges on Ninjutsu Kaiden no Michi, including wall climbing, an alarm-clapper challenge, and a trick maze. Then head to the ninja dojo to learn throwing-star and ninja-sword techniques from an instructor, putting your concentration and agility to work.

Advanced: Put Your Skills to the Test in the Trick House

Image credit: Fujikyu
Image credit: Fujikyu

Bring together everything you’ve learned! Infiltrate the mechanism-filled trick house, crack the code with your companions, and work through its challenges on your way to becoming a ninja master.

Our Tip: Dress as a Ninja and Explore a Japanese Garden with Fuji Views

Image credit: Fujikyu
Image credit: Fujikyu

For even more memorable photos, try the park’s ninja costume rental.

Adults and children can choose from four colors: black, red, blue, and pink, at 700 yen per outfit. Wear your full ninja look inside the atmospheric trick house, or stroll through the traditional Japanese garden with views of snowcapped Mount Fuji. Either way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for a keepsake photo.

Getting There Is Easier: Express Bus Service to the Park

Worried about complicated transfers to the Oshino area? Since October 1, 2026, the Oshino Hakkai Express Bus has stopped at Oshino Shinobi no Sato. From Kawaguchiko Station, the journey via Mt. Fuji (Fujisan) Station takes about 25 minutes. On selected arrivals, a ninja may even be waiting at the bus stop to welcome you!

There’s also an Oshino Hakkai & Ninja Village Pass:
・Includes: One day of unlimited travel on the Fujikko sightseeing bus and Oshino Hakkai Express Bus, plus park admission covering the ninja show, trick house, and obstacle course
・Price: Adults (junior high school age and over): 2,800 yen; children (elementary school age): 1,500 yen
・Pass details: https://www.fujiyamaconnect.jp/tenant/4/product/ninjapass1/

  • Oshino Shinobi no Sato
    忍野 しのびの里
    • Address 2845 Shibokusa, Oshino Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511
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    • Nearest Station Take the Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko or Mt. Fuji (Fujisan) Station, then the Oshino Hakkai Express Bus to Oshino Shinobi no Sato. The bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station takes about 25 minutes.
    • ・Hours: Weekdays 10 AM–4 PM; weekends and national holidays 9 AM–5 PM (Hours and attraction operations may change due to weather or the date. Check the official website before visiting.)
      ・Park admission: Adults (junior high school age and over): 1,900 yen; children (elementary school age): 1,400 yen; preschoolers (ages 3 and over): 1,100 yen
      *Some activities, including ninja costume rental and the dojo’s throwing-star experience, cost extra.

Written by:
Alice Lee
Alice Lee

A native of Taiwan, she has lived in Japan for 10 years and holds JLPT N1 certification. She enjoys reading Japanese novels and has experience as a guide at a tourist information center, as well as writing for travel media. She enjoys visiting shrines and once walked an hour each way for a single visit. She also explores sites tied to Sengoku period warlords and enjoys hiking. Interested in lesser-known destinations, she is dedicated to uncovering hidden spots. Her travels span many regions, and she enjoys bringing home local souvenirs to taste and share with friends and family.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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