Something funny happened when we tried to enter-they were charging an additional entrance fee which unfortunately I did not anticipate. Furthering the ninja theme is an entire building of a ninja maze some actually call it a ninja training course. Surprisingly, they also had on-screen effects, smoke and sound effects. Inside a theater we watched a ninja performance where they flew through the air on ropes. There are several sets for actual living spaces, props and all, which are a ton of fun to go inside and take your own photos. He showed us the tricks they use to manipulate camera angles and get the most out of what they have. We walked the small streets of their town with a guide dressed in full samurai costume. The studio depicts a small town from the Edo Period which is used to film historical movies and television dramas. If you are silly like me you will be laughing all day long. If you are a kid at heart or if you have any interest in film making, I suggest a visit.

One of the most fun things I did in Kyoto was visit the Toei Studio Park, a currently operating film studio and theme park. That’s me inside the anime museum at Kyoto Film Studio Park.

Movies at studio park