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.
I had a one night layover in Tokyo and booked this experience at the very last minute. Although the short notice, the staff were incredibly accommodating and helpful. I had originally reserved the 7pm session but arrived early, they had no problem accommodating me to an 5:30pm session.
As it turned out, I was the only guest in that session, so I basically received a private lesson. The staff helped me dress in the musha (female samurai) outfit I selected and guided me through the experience step by step. They taught me the techniques, movements, and etiquette in segments, making each step easy to follow.
By the end of the session, I was able to connect all the elements I had learned into a short dramatic performance. It was highly informative and super fun.
J
Jenny_B
Feb 23, 2026
5
Highly recommend - great fun
This was so much fun to do. The instructors were lovely and very encouraging and we had such a good laugh.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional guide/instructor
All Fees and Taxes
Samurai Costumes
Private transportation
Additional 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
