Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Experience the samurai experience in a museum-like place with lots of armor on display!
You will choose your favorite kimono and hakama, change into a samurai costume, and learn how to use a sword from a samurai.
You will learn how to draw a sword, hold a sword, swing a sword, and retract a sword. After learning basic sword usage, they practice a simple chambara (sword fight).
Then we will try to exterminate bad guys to the music! You can take videos with your smart phone, take pictures with the samurai, and have a great samurai time.
The teachers are authentic teachers who have appeared in major Japanese dramas and movies.
Since you have come all the way to Japan on a trip, you will have a wonderful experience of Samurai culture!
The dojo has many weapons on display, including swords and spears. You will also find armor on display. Samurais are waiting for you in a space that does not seem modern.
・One person can also join the tour.
・Same-day reservations are also possible.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Samurai Costumes
All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide/instructor
Private transportation
What To Expect
This program allows visitors to experience the ancient samurai culture of Japan. This place is designed to look like a dojo from the Edo period (400 years ago). will wear a kimono and hakama, learn how to use a Japanese sword, and perform Participants a battle. Photography and video recording are allowed inside the museum, so you will leave with vivid memories of your trip.
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Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo
Reviews
422 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a fun experience
Gemma A,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They explained each step of the Sumari teaching at a good pace and made it very fun to learn. They were more than happy to take photos and videos so we can relive this fun experince for years to come. The venue is up some side roads so we did think we had put the wrong address at first but we soon found the flag which led down to the venue
Definitely do this if you love being a samurai
Tripp G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! You definitely get to learn techniques and about the swords themselves. Then at the end you get to put some of your skills to the test! Can’t recommend this enough if you are really into being a samurai!
A hidden gem
Charles G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable. Learned some basic moves. The guide are very friendly and patient. They took lots of pictures and videos. A unique and beautiful experience in Tokyo.
Family Fun
Linda T,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Fully entertained and great personalities, leaving with cheeky smiles and new techniques as well as little bit of Japanese!
Samurai experience
Alexandre F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with great staff. Get dressed and shown basic katana moves. Do your own little show and make amazing memories.
Friendly staff
Camya P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, the staff was very friendly and accommodating even with me being solo they made sure to Film and snap photos of me during my experience, 10/10
Great class
Dianne B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of four had an awesome time. We signed up for the kids, but we had just as much fun as them. Instructions and demonstrations were easy to understand and follow. The instructors were very kind and easy going. Definitely recommend.
Great fun!!
Deborah G,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun!!! Run by lovely people. Fantastic for a family and something different . Highly recommend!!!
Great experience
Lawrence M,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great English speaking instructor. All of the staff were pleasant and very helpful. Experience included basic moves and terms and safety considerations. a great time.
Definitely Recommend
R5356QWemanuelec,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time at the Samurai Theater Tokyo. The two instructors were very nice and helpful while explaining what we had to do in a humurous and easy to follow manner. It was a nice change of pace and even though it was only one hour i was able to learn a lot. It's also a good chance to get some cool pictures and video footage as they teach you a simple fighting choreography. We accidentally didn't record the choreography we performed and when I asked if they had the footage of it they answered and were able to send the lost footage to me. All in all, a very nice and helpful team and we would definitely recommend going there.
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