Have you ever heard of Toei Movie Village in Kyoto?
Many of you may be thinking, “I know the name, but I’m not familiar with period dramas…”.
However, there is no need to worry.
In fact, even if you are not familiar with period dramas, this theme park is packed with many attractions that will keep you entertained for a whole day!
So, here are seven things you should do to make the most of your visit to Toei Movie Village.
How to get to Toei Movie Village
5 min. walk from JR “UZUMASA” station
13 minutes walk from JR “Hanazono” station
5 minutes on foot from Randen “Uzumasakoryuji” station
2 minutes on foot from Randen “Studio Mae” station
12 minutes walk from Subway “Uzumasa Tenjingawa” station
5 min. walk from bus stop “Uzumasa Eiga-mura-michi”.
１，morphing experience
Historical Costume Experience
From period drama characters to Kyoto-style maiko
Makeup and dressing tailored to your needs!
Staff who have worked on Toei’s movies and TV programs will assist you.
For those who want to try it but don’t have time to do the makeup
For those who want to try it but don’t have the time, we recommend the 15-20 minute costume course!
For those who don’t have enough time, we recommend the 60-minute full-fledged course!
Which one will you choose?
Kimono Rental
A lot of kimonos for SNS!
Slip back in time to the Edo period!
Eiga-mura is an open set used for filming period dramas!
Why don’t you take a walk in a kimono too?
Photo in costume
２，Enjoy the streets of the Edo Period
Toei Movie Village is one small town, and the streets are like a time slip back to the Edo period.
You cannot experience that in your own country.
It will be a precious experience for you.
You can enjoy the atmosphere of not only the Edo period, but also a mixture of European culture of the Meiji period.
３，Dining at Toei Taimata Mura
There are seven restaurants in Toei Movie Village.
Ramen, udon, curry, bento, fried shrimp and hamburger lunch boxes, and bread are available.
A popular cafeteria where you can enjoy food and drinks collaborating with Evangelion. It also has an Eva goods corner.
４，Family Fun Attractions
Three-dimensional maze Ninja Fortress
Break through the ninja traps in the 10-meter-high indoor high-rise maze!
The “Rope Maze,” the “Well Climbing,” the “Wooden Plate Maze,” and other ninja traps await your challenge! Children and adults alike can enjoy the fun by moving their bodies. Aim at the time trial! The shortest record!
Karakuri Ninja House
Explore the secrets of the ninja and the Karakuri Ninja House!
There are many tricks in the ninja house, such as “Dondoroin” and “Hidden Passage”, and you must use the tricks to get to the exit. Can you escape from the Karakuri Ninja House?
Ninja Training Dojo Go with the Sword!
A fusion of “Sword” and athletics.
An attraction that no one has ever experienced before is born!
If you are from the father’s generation or older, you must have had the experience of wielding a sword and playing “chanbara” or “hero” when you were a child. However, children these days are not blessed with the experience of physical play due to the spread of video games and other factors.
Sword Go! is an athletic challenge with a sword. The ninja training that awaits them includes crossing a log bridge, passing through Naruko, hiding under the floor, and climbing down an overhanging roof. The ninja will knock down wooden dolls that appear at various points, and finally slash and slash and slash to their heart’s content at the countless soap bubbles that descend from all directions.
The swords used are made of safety-conscious vinyl, so even small children are safe. The game is not virtual, but you actually hit the target with the sword as you advance, giving you a sense of fulfillment and exhilaration like never before.
Could this possibly be a world first?
Please try it out with your family or friends.
Shuriken Dojo
Try your hand at Iga-ryu shuriken-uchi!
Ninjas are recognized worldwide.
This is a dojo where you can practice throwing shuriken, their specialty weapon, at a target.
５，Sword fight
Chanbara Tsuji-Shinan
Demonstration of Chanbara, familiar from historical dramas!
We will teach you the familiar chanbara of historical dramas in a funny way.
Please come and see the powerful sword fighting!
Edo-style street performance
The street performances “Gama no Abura Seller” and “Nankin Tamasudare,” which are familiar from period dramas, will appear in Edo town! The entertainers will perform their skills, which are rarely seen in the modern age, with their amusing banter.
６，Seasonal event
Events unique to the Film Village are being held according to the season.
The August 2024 events are as follows
Real Samurai Experience In Kyoto
Come experience the Samurai experience in authentic costumes against the backdrop of a movie set. Instructors are Toei actors who have appeared in period movies and TV dramas.
You will learn about the spirit and manners of the Samurai, starting with “Rei” (bow), how to draw and hold a sword, and more.
For the enjoyment of foreign visitors, explanations will be given in simple English as well as Japanese.
Please enjoy this special experience that can only be had at Toei Kyoto Movie Village.
Kaiyo YOKAI Festival
Kyoto will become the “Capital of Yokai” this autumn!
About 100 yokai will gather in Kyoto! A major yokai event will be held, including “Uzumasa Hyakki Yagyo,” a parade of yokai through the streets of Edo, and an art exhibition fusing contemporary pop culture. Kyoto will become the “capital of yokai” this fall!
７，Shop
There are goods only available at the movie village, as well as character goods!
Movie Village Original Goods
We offer a wide variety of original products, from our super best-selling cookies and sable candies, to miscellaneous goods, to very rare character goods!
Take your memories home with you! Take home memories of your time spent at the Movie Village with family, couples, and friends, and turn them into something that can only be purchased at the Movie Village.
We have a wide range of products from our best-selling cookies and sablés to sundries and character goods.
period drama goods
We have a large selection of period drama goods unique to the Movie Village.
We have a large selection of period drama merchandise unique to the Movie Village.
