Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(547)
It truly lives up to its name....BEST SAMURAI EXPERIENCE EVER! Thank you to the entire team for providing my family and I a wonderful experience and glimpse into Samurai culture!
This was a wonderful experience. The instructors were amazing, knowledgeable and also funny. This was truly an experience not to be missed. This is thee Samurai experience to try if you are in Tokyo.
Wonderful experience, engaging and super entertaining, definitely the highlight of our trip to Tokyo.
Amazing experience. Highly recommend! Really nice and attentive staff. All speak English and are very accommodating. They dress you in traditional kimono and pants and allow you to take your time taking pictures and enjoying the outfit and experience. Not rushed at all. Very fun and entertaining for everyone. All staff very funny and truly great. Allow yourself more than one hour to dress and take pictures. Highly recommended. Thank you.
We were a bit weary on this one as we didn't want to travel out were we weren't staying and also were pretty exhausted from prior activities. But it was worth every penny and effort. When we first got there, we went straight in to a room were we chose what kimono we wanted to wear. They helped dress us and we felt pretty cool after. They take lots of videos and photos on your phone for you, so make sure it has charge and storage. We ran through some basic manoeuvres before pulling a whole scene together. And the girl explaining it was funny, I think you have to be there for it to be funny, but she kept saying so casually 'or you die'. They were all very enthusiastic and kept your attention. You will laugh, feel nervous, and enjoy your time while you are there.
This was one of the best experiences we had during our trip! My children said if I had told them it was a theatre, they wouldn't have gone but were so glad they did! The performers were wonderful, we learned a lot and had so much fun. I would recommend it to others.
Was the best experience I have ever done on a trip. Guides were very educational and helpful. They really made the experience amazing. If you will be in Tokyo you do not want to miss this experience.
Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience so much. We hope the smiles captured in your photos remain a treasured part of your travels, bringing back the energy of that day. We hope that day remains a truly special chapter of your time in Japan.
The experience was awesome! Learnt a lot and it was fun. The hands-on practice was interesting and the staff made it fun with their description and patience. Arrive on time or 15min earlier, theatre has no space to wait around if you are too early.
Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience and for sharing your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you were able to learn a lot during the session and had a fun time with us. We also appreciate your advice to future guests regarding the arrival time and our limited waiting space. Your detailed note is very helpful for ensuring a smooth experience for everyone. We hope the photos and captured scenes serve as a wonderful reminder of your journey after you return home. We wish you all the very best for the rest of your journey in Japan.
The staff is great at making this experience so much fun! You get to dress as Samurai’s and learn basic sword techniques with a safe and harmless sword.
Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time learning the basic movements and felt completely comfortable throughout the session with our equipment. It was a pleasure to guide you and see everyone focusing on the techniques with such great energy. When you look through the captured moments from that day, we hope they bring back the vibrant and fun atmosphere we shared. We hope the tradition and joy you experienced here stay with you as a warm memory of your travels.
Best samurai experience, they give us quick lesson about basic, after we played small samurai role where we could rec clips and take pictures. Very nice atmosphere they let me feel like real samurai! Nice and kind stuff with funny accents we could laugh a bit. Fantastic!! Thank you !! Me and my family very satisfied:)
Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that your group was able to completely step into the role of a samurai and enjoy the atmosphere of our studio. It was a true pleasure to share a laugh-filled session with you and to see everyone so fully engaged in the experience. Whenever you look back at the photos and videos taken during the experience, we hope they bring back fond memories of the energy and fun we shared. We wish you and your loved ones all the very best for a wonderful journey filled with many more smiles in Japan.
