Ninja Zen Night Walk
Timeless tour around the great Tokyo tower
Train your mind and body through ninja hand seals and walking meditation, set against the most breathtaking night views.
Experience something truly special in the heart of Tokyo — an encounter with the ancient wisdom of the shinobi, passed down across centuries. This one-of-a-kind program blends the unique physical techniques mastered by ninja who once served the Tokugawa shogunate — honed to survive the most grueling of missions — with the timeless traditions of Japanese meditation.
Your journey unfolds across two iconic settings: Tokyo Tower, a symbol of modern Japan, and Zojoji Temple, a serene and sacred site steeped in the legacy of the Tokugawa shogunate. Moving between these two sanctuaries — where old and new resonate in vivid harmony — you will travel through time, from the Edo period to the present day. Along the way, you will practice in no kokyuho (ninja breathing with hand seals) and shinobiashi (the silent ninja walk), gently awakening and refining all five senses.
Feel the living history of the ninja in your very bones, discover the stillness that exists within the bustling city, and realign your sense of self. This is a Japanese cultural experience like no other — where history meets wellness. We invite you to feel it for yourself.
Ninja Zen Night Walk — Points
- Walk the “light and shadow” between Tokyo Tower, an icon of modern Japan, and Zojoji Temple, the sacred resting place of the Tokugawa clan — an experience that moves both body and soul
- Awaken all five senses through breathing techniques and mindful walking rooted in the ancient wisdom of ninja mountain training
- Dive into the ninja’s world of mind, technique, and body — a living history experience set against the iconic Tokyo skyline
- A meditation that transforms the noise of the city into silence — reframing urban sounds as “signs of the enemy” or “whispers of nature”
- A Zen retreat in the heart of Tokyo — restore balance to mind and body through the ninja art of wellbeing
開催詳細
| Date & Time | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Meet at 5:30 PM / Experience: 6:00 – 7:30 PM) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Group Size | Minimum 3 – Maximum 10 participants Individual bookings welcome. Please note that the experience will be cancelled if fewer than 3 participants are confirmed. |
| Price | ¥15,000 per person (tax included) |
| Booking Deadline | 3 days prior to each session date |
| Cancellation Policy | ・Same-day cancellation: 100% ・1 day before: 50% ・2 days to less than 1 month before: 30% ・1 month or more before: Free of charge |
| Meeting & Dismissal Point | Seeds Co., Ltd. (Operator of Ninja Zen Meditation) Azabudai Daiichi Building 5F, 1-11-3 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Participation Requirements | 【Participants must】 ・Be in good physical and mental health and able to walk at a gentle pace ・Have no medical restrictions on physical activity ・Follow all instructions and safety guidelines provided by the organizers ※【The following individuals are not eligible to participate】 ・Pregnant women ・Children under 13 years of age (please contact us in advance if accompanied by a guardian) ・Individuals who are intoxicated ・Those with heart conditions or any medical restrictions on exercise ・Anyone experiencing fever or feeling unwell on the day of the event |
| Dress Code | Please wear comfortable, movement-friendly bottoms and supportive footwear suitable for walking. As the experience takes place outdoors, please dress appropriately for the season and weather conditions. |
| What’s Included | ・Ninja Zen Walking Certificate of Completion ・Beverages during the session ・Photo opportunities at Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple, and Shiba Park ・Kuji-in folding booklet ・Ninja Zen guide pamphlet ・Photo session with a ninja ・Tenugui (traditional Japanese hand towel) |
タイムテーブル
| 17:30 | 【Check-in】 ○Change into activity wear ○Luggage storage (valuables must be kept with you at all times) ○Briefing and signing of participation waiver |
| Start of work | Walk to Tokyo Tower |
| Ninja Work① | 【Footwork & Grounding】 ●Nuki-sashi-sashi ashi (ninja stealth stepping) ●Namba aruki (traditional Japanese walking technique) |
| Ninja Work② | 【Posture】 ●Tho-in (ninja sword hand seal) |
| Ninja Work③ | 【Meigen no Ho — Opening the Senses】 ●Awakening sensory awareness |
| Ninja Work④ | 【Breathing】 |
| Ninja Work⑤ | 【Meditation】 |
| 19:30 | After the session, participants are free to leave at their own pace. |
The Ninja of Legend — and the Ninja of History
When most people outside Japan picture a ninja, they imagine extraordinary feats — leaping several meters into the air, breathing fire, or multiplying into many bodies at once. The reality, however, was quite different. A ninja’s primary mission was to gather information and deliver it accurately. To do this effectively, the ability to control one’s own mind — no matter the circumstances — was essential.
Staying calm under pressure, sharpening focus, overcoming fear, avoiding conflict, and building trust with others. These were the true skills of the ninja. Far from fantasy, the actual training methods practiced by real ninja included unique breathing techniques, meditation, and hand seals known as in.
By learning these methods, we hope you will discover new possibilities within yourself — and open the door to a richer, more expansive life.
What Makes This Experience Truly One of a Kind
- A Japanese cultural activity that blends history and wellness — learned directly from the way of the ninja
- Experience in no kokyuho (ninja hand seal breathing) and shinobi aruki (ninja stealth walking), rooted in the ancient wisdom of mountain training
- Find genuine mental clarity and inner calm
- Awaken all five senses
- Discover a side of Tokyo you never knew existed
- Feel history — not just with your mind, but with your whole body
- Reconnect with a softer, more intuitive way of experiencing the world