Toei Kyoto Studio Park reinvents itself as an immersive cultural experience park for adults. Your complete guide to Uzumasa Kyoto Village, opening March 28, 2026.
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Kyoto's Uzumasa district has been synonymous with Japanese period dramas for decades. Since its founding in 1975, Toei Kyoto Studio Park has been a beloved pilgrimage site for fans of samurai cinema. But on March 28, 2026, this iconic venue will be reborn as UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE â a complete reinvention as an immersive cultural experience park for adults.
Morning â Getting "Lost" in Edo
Step through the gates and modern Kyoto vanishes. Wooden machiya townhouses line the streets and paper lanterns sway in the breeze. This is the core concept: "getting lost in a single day in Edo-period Kyoto."
The centerpiece is the "360 Real-Time Drama" where the entire village becomes a stage. Samurai, ninja, and teahouse attendants perform daily routines, and visitors become residents of this Edo town. With kimono rental available, the immersion deepens as you stroll the streets.
Late Morning â Ninja Battles and Cultural Workshops
The morning highlight is "NINJA BATTLE â The Great Uzumasa Showdown," redesigned in a non-verbal format that breaks through language barriers for visitors worldwide.
After the adrenaline, visitors can explore traditional cultural workshops: tea ceremony, flower arrangement, Noh theater, and Kyogen comedy become accessible under expert guidance.
The tea ceremony is particularly special, offering a chance to feel the spirit of wabi-sabi through all five senses.
Afternoon â A Culinary Journey Through Kyoto
Ten new restaurants open, spanning heritage brands to rising stars. Highlights include sweets from soy sauce maker Sawai Shoyu, craft beer from Kyoto Brewing Co., creative tuna from Yaizu Port, and Kyoto-style curry udon from Ajimikou.
Evening â A New Chapter After Dark
The old park closed at 5 PM. Uzumasa Kyoto Village extends to 9 PM, enriching Kyoto's nighttime tourism. The streets under lantern light create a magic that daylight cannot replicate.
Why the Pivot to Adults?
Today's international visitors seek more than passive sightseeing â they want authentic cultural immersion. Uzumasa Kyoto Village is designed precisely to meet this demand.
The Road Ahead
| Phase | Timeline | Key Features | |-------|----------|-------------| | Phase 1 | March 2026 | Immersive experiences, 10 restaurants, night operations | | Phase 2 | Spring 2027 | Yukaku Zone, expanded retail | | Phase 3 | Spring 2028 | Nakamuraza theater, bathing facility |
Essential Information
UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE - Phase 1 Grand Opening: March 28, 2026 (Saturday) - Admission: Adults 2,800 yen / Students 1,800 yen / Children (3+) 1,600 yen - Hours: Extended to 9 PM (previously 5 PM) - Access: Walking distance from JR Uzumasa Station and Randen Uzumasa-Koryuji Station
A 50-year-old studio park has chosen "immersion" as its answer to the next half-century. Kyoto just gained another compelling reason to visit.