TOKYO · JAPAN
Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular samurai & ninja experiences in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Tokyo guided Samurai Ninja Museum tour with an English guide, shuriken throwing, and samurai dress-up. Learn armor and myths for $27.
Most Popular“An enthusiastic guide makes a tour worthwhile and this one didn’t disappoint. Great history lesson done in a fun way.”
Train with a samurai master in Tokyo: Iai sword basics, kata and sparring, plus real horseback-archery-style shooting at Toyama-ryu dojo.
“It was an amazing experience, something not to miss while in Japan.”
Dress as a samurai in Shinjuku, learn safe katana basics, then join a music-driven chambara fight with photos in 1 hour.
“We had a great time at the Samurai Museum, it was such an interactive experience for all of the Family. The Kids loved dressing up in costume, and learning different Samurai moves. The hosts were fantastic, they were very patient and friendly, especially with the Kids (thank you!). I would definitely recommend this for a…”
Ninja outfit, hands-on weapon practice, and a treasure hunt with a photo shoot at Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo near Asakusa.
“Fun hands on experience! Got Ninja training and learned about samurai’s and robins, as well as seeing authentic weapons and armor! Kids has a blast!”
A shrine-night samurai performance at Kanda Myojin with hot pot, drinks, dramatic storytelling, and photos with the cast.
“The show was amazing. I would visit it again. Highly recommended.”
Dress in a samurai hakama, learn iaido-style moves, and enjoy a samurai and ninja museum visit near Asakusa. Replica sword only.
“Ryo-sensei taught our group a kata and then had us fight each other with foam swords. Had a blast and would love to learn more about swordsmanship!”
Suit up in samurai armor, learn katana basics with an English instructor, tour the Samurai and Ninja Museum, and try shuriken-style throwing in Asakusa.
“just awesome! highly recommend! it's so much fun AND you learn a lot! a great experience!”
Hands-on ninja and samurai lesson in Tokyo with a small-group English class: Kuji-In meditation, shuriken, blow darts, and sword practice.
“I booked this experience for my brothers and they thoroughly enjoyed it! Sensei was fluent in English and very knowledgeable about Japanese arts. The boys had a fantastic time getting to be a samurai but also learning about the history too! They were attentive during the whole session and weeks later still say it was…”
Hands-on katana practice and ninja star throwing in Asakusa, plus a museum tour. Small-group vibe, family friendly, and great value.
“This included a short lesson from a descendant of samurai. Basically he does a demonstration, gets a group to practice with wooden swords (and foam ones for kids), then you get a crack with a replica sword (not sharp). It consists of 3 movements, but the teacher makes it entertaining, speaks good English and interacts…”
Suit up in a kimono and hakama, learn katana handling basics, then spar in a guided chanbara fight with photo and video moments.
“Amazing show and training session, the clothes are very beautiful and we had an amazing time fighting together!”
Tokyo dojo class on katana iai and gekken, plus archery with a real bow. Small group, gear included, samurai culture taught.
“I highly recommend the Bizenkai Samarai class Sumida sensei offers a multi-faceted holistic approach to teaching Japanese swordsmanship. It is truly a mind body & spiritual experience. The class was one of the most informative, engaging and enjoyable classes that I have attended. The class content exactly matches the class overview mentioned in the advertisement.…”
Learn Kendo sword basics in full armor, with English instruction and a mock tournament. Includes gear rental, water, and a towel.
“Literally the best activity in Tokyo. Do not miss this opportunity for fun. It’s real martial arts but they make it incredibly fun.”
Try authentic kendo in Tokyo’s dojo at Seidokan. Wear full armor, learn strikes and etiquette, and get a real practice bout in 2 hours.
“Nagamatsu-sensei was a welcoming and patient teacher. He quickly got us practicing the basics of Kendo philosophy, moves, tactics and combat. It was empowering to wear the equipment and humbling to discover how good an expert can be. The whole experience combined fun with exercise and learning, and gave me quite a bit of insight…”
Train in Tokyo kendo with an English-speaking instructor, beginner-friendly basics, and a final duel in a real dojo.
“My son (12) and I visited on a Tuesday in August of 2025. The experience was amazing. We were looking for an authentic Japanese martial arts experience. The instructors were top level and experienced in both their art, and good customer sRead more”
Dress in samurai armor in Shibuya, get guided posing with swords and spears, learn samurai history, and take home photos on an SD card.
“Amazing experience and well worth the time and money. Really good fun host. Only problem I had was with Google maps giving me wrong directions.”
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