We started the day with a visit to the amazing Nishiki Markets where we did some determined food sampling before buying ourselves some various picnic items to enjoy in a nearby park. From there we headed to Eiga Mura, which I can tell you is truly great fun!! Clare and I went into the Ninja House where we had to find our own way out of each room through trick doors and secret holes all while actors dressed as ninja jumped out at us at every opportunity! We went from there into the haunted house where we squealed like teenagers - truly this is a fun experience and students would absolutely love it. This is a real samurai village film set where many period dramas have been filmed. There are actors dressed as samurai walking around the streets and you can also see a live short performance. There are plenty of ninja toys and costumes to buy so it really is a great experience for educators, tourists, kids, or just big kids like me. On the way back to the ryokan a few of us took a bus, which unfortunately stopped suddenly and the driver told us we were at the end of the line...not a good thing for me to hear as my directions are hopeless, but Clare and Jemma and their trusty map saved the day! Well done ladies! I would have still been walking somewhere around Kyoto if it wasn't for you.
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