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Samurai Experience Samurai Experience Museum Tokyo

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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Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(535)

from US$63

Private arrival Transfer from Narita Airport(NRT) to central Tokyo city

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(148)

from US$90

Price varies by group size

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(975)

from US$80

Price varies by group size

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(4,580)

from US$58

Ninja Samurai 2-hour hands-on lesson by Japanese master in Tokyo

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(218)

from US$104

Tokyo: Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot & Geisha

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,402)

from US$103

Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2,773)

from US$22

Prepare your own matcha in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony — no kneeling required.

You won’t just experience a tea ceremony in Tokyo on this small-group tour—you’ll also look the part with an optional free kimono rental, with staff assistance to ensure comfort and authenticity. The tea ceremony is hands-on, giving you the opportunity to practice these traditions as you learn about them. It isn’t just a culinary experience, as you’ll also learn the meaning of “Ichigo Ichie,” a Japanese concept that emphasizes treasuring each moment.

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Tokyo Tea Ceremony in Asakusa with Kimono, Matcha & Wagashi

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(176)

from US$63

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques and take home your personalized chopsticks as a unique souvenir. - Craft your own wooden chopsticks using traditional tools and techniques - Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan - Take home your personalized chopsticks as a unique souvenir or gift - Enjoy a fun and relaxing workshop, perfect for beginners and travelers - Discover the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship in a timeless neighborhood

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Tokyo Ginza Chopstick Making Workshop

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(366)

from US$3

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From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transportation to Kamakura and Enoshima from Tokyo on this convenient bus tour. Escape Tokyo for the day and learn about Kamakura’s history as the home of the samurai. Get a great overview of the area as you visit important shrines and major shopping areas. Commentary is provided in English and Chinese. Visit two places in one efficient tour, including the small island of Enoshima with panoramic ocean views.

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From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

This day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima is the easy way to see many sights in a single day, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to important World War II-era places in Hiroshima, and the iconic red gates of Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, which appear to float on water. Learn all about the history and culture of these attractions from your English-speaking guide and through an audio-guide on board your bus.

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Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(7,508)

from US$125

Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Performance vs Pure Practice

Two Ways Into Japan's Most Powerful Tradition In Ginza, Tokyo, experience sumo through two unique options led by retired professional wrestlers. Plan A: Sumo Entertainment Show Sit near the dohyo as former top-ranked athletes perform explosive bouts and centuries-old rituals. Interactive segments let you throw purifying salt and try ceremonial gestures. The highlight is “Challenge Sumo”, a lottery-based chance to step into the ring and face a real wrestler. Bottomless chanko-nabe and drinks included. Entertainment show — not an official competition. Plan B: Asa-Geiko — Authentic Sumo Training A 60-minute hands-on workshop guided by a former pro. Learn shiko, suri-ashi, and butsukari-geiko at your pace. After training, wear the kesho-mawashi for a memorable photo. Note (Plan B): Not for children under 5, pregnant guests, or those with serious health conditions. One package per booking; children must have a guardian. Experience sumo as it was meant to be felt — only here.

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Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Performance vs Pure Practice

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(107)

from US$77

Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Make the most of your time in Himeji with a private half-day tour. Save time and hassle by picking 2-3 sites that most interest you: there’s no need to wander around places that don’t appeal to you. As well as Himeji’s famous castle–often said to be the most beautiful in Japan–you can also choose to visit a sake distillery, shrines and temples, and the Museum of Literature, among other attractions.

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Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(261)

from US$106

Price varies by group size

Tokyo Go-Kart Tour Shibuya-Harajuku-Shinjuku (*IDP Required)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(275)

from US$90

Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(251)

from US$170

Price varies by group size

Best Go Kart Experience in Shibuya Crossing with Iconic Photos

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(380)

from US$103

Private Tokyo Tour with English Speaking Driver

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(159)

from US$320

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(570)

from US$71

Vegan-Friendly Tokyo Sumo Show, Mochi-Pounding Dinner Experience

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(283)

from US$103

Tokyo Go-Kart through Shibuya and Shinjuku (IDP Required)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(111)

from US$122

Tokyo Luxury Sumo Experience with Deluxe Japanese Cuisine

Combine traditional sumo wrestling—a must when visiting Tokyo—with a delicious Japanese meal, thanks to this unique restaurant experience. Sink into comfortable sofa seating, tuck into a tasty chankonabe (hot pot)—a meal that the wrestlers themselves eat—and watch a sumo display in action. Gain insider insight into the sport and leave with a better understanding of its cultural significance and history.

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Tokyo Luxury Sumo Experience with Deluxe Japanese Cuisine

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(102)

from US$103

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(140)

from US$116

Explore many of Nara's top landmarks in just one day on this deluxe, full-day coach tour. Heading out from Kyoto, pass by Fushimi Castle and Heijo Palace, before arriving in Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple—one of the world’s largest wooden buildings—then meet the 1,400 deer that inhabit Nara Park. A stop at Kasuga Taisha Shrine is followed by a Japanese-style lunch (if selected). Finally, visit the Uji area of Kyoto, where you'll make and sample traditional matcha tea.

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World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,037)

from US$125

Tokyo Private Tour: Temples, Culture & Modern City Highlights

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(107)

from US$96

Price varies by group size

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