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• I enjoy Samurai Theather

  wesznerz,Mar 16, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Hitomi is very friendly, I was really enjoying the tour with her at the samurai theather! She is very kind also!

  

• Very awesome and fun experience!

  369shirleyw,Mar 13, 2026

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  5.00

  This experience was really fun. And I think this will be one of my highlights of my trip in Japan. I was lucky that I was the only participant that day and Meg was a real sweet guide. She gave me a tour through the Kagurazaka area. After that we went to the Samurai Theater where I got dressed up and got basic training of the two awesome guys there. And it ended up in a real movie scene :). To finish the experience Meg and I had lunch in a authentic Japanse restaurant where the food was really nice. I really had a fun time and would defenitely recommend. Arigatou Gozaimasu!

  

• Excellent

  justinew737,Dec 30, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was really interesting and a very authentic Japanese experience with Mark. The restaurant was stunning and the samurai experience was great fun.

• Better than expected!

  Stay55667534481,Dec 1, 2025

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  5.00

  This was an absolute blast and so worth the money. We did the private tour. Our guide Molly was so kind and helpful. We have two young boys (10 & 11) and they loved every minute of the Samurai experience. The instructors for the Samurai demonstration were fantastic. They were very kind and quite funny at times which made everyone at ease. The walking tour is just a stroll through a quaint neighborhood but it is fun and a nice way to warm up for the main event. The included meal is good. The restaurant we went to was pretty unique in that it was an older converted house. That part was more interesting than the food, honestly. All-in-all, great experience and would definitely recommend, especially if you've got kids that are into Samurai!

• Very interesting

  christopherpE272OW,Nov 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Naoki was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. His experience as an actor and studying in England made him a great person to lead our tour. Naoki described all of the different things that we saw as we walked through the neighbourhood. The Samurai experience was fun. And lunch was great in an historic restaurant down a tiny side street.

• A great day with Hitome about old and new times.

  jeannecV7218MA,Oct 27, 2025

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  5.00

  My daughter and I spend some really interesting and fun hours with Hitome in the area around Iidabashi station. We tasted lovely decorated sweets, had coffee, saw a small place with production of tofu, visited a Temple, had fantastic Samurai training and went for a lovely lunch at a really nice restaurant. Hitome had great knowledge of history, old and new culture and it was a pleasure to spend time with her.

  

  

• A peaceful neighborhood and powerful Samurai training session!!!

  Meander228226,Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our Samurai experience in the Kagurazaka area was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, it was a beautiful blend of history, spirituality, and cultural discovery — all brought to life by our incredible guide, Molly. Her deep knowledge, warm personality, and passion for Japanese culture made every moment come alive. We began our journey walking through the charming streets of Kagurazaka, a neighborhood filled with old-world charm and hidden stories. Molly shared fascinating insights into the area’s samurai past, which gave us a true sense of Japan’s proud warrior heritage. One of the highlights of the day was visiting Zen Kokuji Temple, also known as the Tiger Temple — and we happened to be there on the Day of the Tiger! What an incredible honor and stroke of luck. The atmosphere was serene and powerful, a moment that truly captured the spirit of mindfulness and strength that defines the samurai way. Molly also explained the important distinction between temples and shrines — that temples are places of Buddhist worship, while shrines are dedicated to Shinto beliefs. This made our next stop, the Akagi Shrine, all the more meaningful. The shrine’s architecture was stunning — modern yet reverent — and the energy there was both peaceful and inspiring. By the end of the tour, we felt not only enriched by the stories of the samurai but also deeply connected to the spiritual essence of Japan. And then it was time…. Time to become samurai. with the ceremonial dressing in traditional kimono, hakama, and obi. Each layer carried history and symbolism, and as we were dressed, we could feel the quiet discipline and dignity of the samurai taking hold. The fabric, the folds, and the precision of each tie transformed us — grounding us in stillness and purpose. Then came the moment of awe: being presented with a katana, the soul of the samurai. With reverence, we learned how to hold it properly, how to stand, breathe, and move with mindful intention. Under careful guidance, we practiced the power stances — strong yet fluid — and entered what Molly beautifully described as the “warrior flow.” Each movement felt meditative, every gesture filled with centuries of meaning. It wasn’t about fighting, but about presence — balance between strength and grace. The session became a kind of moving meditation, connecting body, mind, and spirit. If you’re looking for a truly immersive cultural experience — one that combines history, spirituality, and heartfelt storytelling — don’t miss this Samurai walking tour with Molly. It’s a perfect way to see Kagurazaka through the eyes of the past and the soul of Japan.

• Highly recommended to learn about Samurai culture especially the school make sure you know the correct meeting gate.

  Elsa A,Oct 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We throughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide Naomi did a very good job of explaining the history of Samurai and specifically the area of the tour. He talked about the Shogun and specifically the one that originally built and lived in the castle that the Emperor took over and made the Imperial Palace. The highlight was obviously the Samurai School. It was so much fun dressing up as a Samurai and being taught how the Samurai fought. Our instructors were wonderful. This truly made the tour. Highly recommend. The only downside was finding the meeting place. The metro station is huge and you need to know the right exit gate to take to find the Flower Shop. Both google and Apple Maps took us to the wrong place. Still we highly recommend this tour

• Loved kt

  jennymY4560QD,Oct 10, 2025

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  5.00

  We had such an amazing time during our samurai experience! Our guide went above and beyond, not only was she incredibly kind and knowledgeable, but she also took the time to show us around the town and even treated us to a few local sweets from different shops. It felt more like exploring with a friend than a tour guide. Truly one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend this experience!

• Cultural experience

  Melissa S,Oct 9, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was a great cultural experience with a guide taking us around the streets to try some Japanese delicacies. We then got dressed up as a samurai, learned how to use a Katana and then performed. It was so much fun and a great experience. I recommend for families and partners. We then ended the experience with a traditional lunch which was delicious! Guides were awesome and fun. Highly recommend!

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