Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Tokyo, Japan

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· constance_s ·

May 2026

This was so much fun! My daughters, father, and I really had a blast doing this activity. We got to dress up, learn some samurai moves, and film a scene! We left with great pics and smiles on our faces!

· Sebastian_P ·

Jun 2026

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:)

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Overview

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide/instructor
Samurai Costumes

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Samurai Theater Tokyo
40 Yokoteramachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0831, Japan
There is a sign that reads "Houkokuji Shojoin" and there is also a light blue flag with "Samurai Theater Tokyo" written on it. Here are the details of access. Please refer to it. https://www.samurai-theater.com/en/access/

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 571 reviews

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It is a very fun and...

Carlos_O, Aug 2026

It is a very fun and interesting experience. Instructors were very professional, kind, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, attentive and informative.

must do

saied_s, Jul 2026

amazing experience. great staff and very helpful people great show and a place to visit a bit pricy I think

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed taking part in the session and experiencing the martial action during the Samurai Experience in Tokyo. We hope the energy of that day remains a fond memory whenever you look back on your time in Japan.

Great experience!

troy_a, Jul 2026

Instructors were very entertaining and made sure each one of us had a great experience. They allowed video and pictures at anytime. Great experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're delighted to know you enjoyed the Samurai Experience and were able to capture many moments through photos and videos. We hope those memories continue to bring back the fun and excitement of the experience whenever you look back on them.

Best experience in Tokyo

Christine_B, Jul 2026

The absolute best thing I did in Tokyo! So much fun, so well organized, and the hosts are just amazing. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're delighted to know our Samurai Experience became such a memorable part of your time in Tokyo. It's great to hear you enjoyed the activity and the overall experience. We hope this special moment remains one of the highlights you remember from your visit to Japan.

Family of Samurai

Sheila_W, Jul 2026

So much fun!!!! This is a must do activity!!! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond to be sure you enjoy yourself and even helped us get a taxi.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're delighted to know you had such a fun time during the Samurai Experience. It's great to hear that your visit was enjoyable and that we could also assist with your transportation needs. We hope the memories you created during your time here remain a happy part of your visit to Japan.

Easy to get to by train....

Gillian_B, Jul 2026

Easy to get to by train. Good fun, thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Easy for any age group or abilities to attend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to know you found our Samurai Experience easy to access and enjoyed the entire activity. It's wonderful to hear that the experience was enjoyable for you. We hope it remains one of the memorable moments from your time in Japan.

I loved this.

Michael_L, Jul 2026

The experience was so amazing. The instructors were very informative and funny. I would love to do this again.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed the Samurai Experience and had such a memorable time. It's great to hear that the experience was both engaging and enjoyable for you. We hope it remains a special memory of your time in Japan.

Become a Samurai!

Joshua_H, Jul 2026

My brother and I absolutely had a blast at the samurai experience! The team was so good with working with everyone and giving each of us the best experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to know you and your brother had such an enjoyable time during the Samurai Experience. It's great to hear that you both were able to immerse yourselves in the action and create memorable moments together. We hope those shared memories continue to bring a smile whenever you look back on your time in Japan.

Have family fum

Philip_R, Jul 2026

Requires active participation, which turns out to be lol. Adults especially have real fun with their kids

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your group had such a great time stepping into the action and practicing the techniques together during the Samurai Experience in Tokyo. We hope the laughter and excitement you shared continue to bring back happy memories whenever you look back on your visit to Japan.

Sword tactic

Charlie_P, Jul 2026

Difficult to find but well worth it The directions in the Viator app takes you to a street / lane behind it - keep going, turn right and right again. The guys doing the show are really good and so much fun

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the performance and had a great time experiencing the martial action during the Samurai Experience in Tokyo. We hope the energy of that day remains a fond memory whenever you look back on your time in Japan.

100% would do again

Alicia_C, Jul 2026

Had a fantastic time getting dressed in samurai garb, learning how to use a samurai sword, and ‘defeating’ an enemy samurai. The 4 employees who led the session were amazing and made it all the more fun while making sure we had plenty of photos and videos to remember the experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed wearing the samurai attire, learning the sword movements, and taking part in the action. We're also happy the photos and videos helped capture those memorable moments. We hope they continue to bring back the excitement and smiles from your Samurai Experience for years to come.

Samurai Fun!

AngelaFuste, Jul 2026

We had so much fun. It was a great combination of learning some moves while still being entertaining. The whole group had a blast

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to know your group enjoyed the Samurai Experience and had fun learning the basic movements while taking part in the action. It's great to hear everyone had such an enjoyable time together. We hope those shared moments remain one of the memories that make you smile whenever you look back on your time in Japan.

Easy to get to via train,...

suelang2, Jun 2026

Easy to get to via train, interactive & fun for the whole family. Suitable for teenagers and adults. Staff are fun and informative

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are thrilled to hear that the location was convenient for you and that your whole family had such an engaging time together. We hope the lively and cultural moments spent here remain a wonderful part of your travels.

Great experience

Mariela_H, Jun 2026

Great experience overall! Absolutely loved it. I wouldn’t change a thing. The staff was very patient and took plenty of photos throughout the experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are absolutely delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed the entire session. When you look back at the photos captured during the program, we hope they bring back fond memories of your time with us. May these moments remain a wonderful part of your travels.

Warrior experience

manuel_d, Jun 2026

It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed trying to be a samurai warrior for just a few minutes we have seen movies about it but in real life it was extraordinary

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed stepping into the world of the samurai and that bringing those movie scenes to life felt so extraordinary for you. We hope the energetic moments spent as a warrior remain a wonderful part of your travels.

The samurai experience...

Martin_H, Jun 2026

The samurai experience was amazing. I was travelling solo and ended up being the only person in the class. I really enjoyed it, the instructors were very good and let you take loads of pictwnd videos

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to know you had such an enjoyable time. We hope the many photos and videos from the day bring back the excitement and smiles whenever you look through them, and that the experience remains a lasting memory of your travels.

Unexpectedly entertaining!

Emily_S, Jun 2026

This was a really fun (and funny) hour long activity. We came across it randomly while trying to figure out what to do on our last night in Tokyo--the second rainy night in a row. This was more fun and entertaining than we were expecting! I attended as a +1 for free while someone else did the experience. I would highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are absolutely delighted that you stumbled scenicly upon us on your final rainy night in Tokyo, and that the session exceeded your expectations. It is wonderful to know that both the participant and the observer had such a fun and entertaining hour together. We hope this lively finale to your trip remains a lasting memory of your travels.

Fantastic experience!

Dewen_J, Jun 2026

Such a great experience, the people were so accommodating and it was very educational and entertaining at the same time. I would highly recommend it. The

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation. We're delighted to know you found the experience both enjoyable and insightful. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we hope the time you spent here remains a special memory of your travels.

Best Samurai Experience!

Felix_O, Jun 2026

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!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're delighted to know your group enjoyed sharing this experience and exploring an aspect of samurai culture together. Your generous words mean a great deal to us, and we hope the memories from that day remain a cherished part of your time in Japan.

Amazing Samurai experience must try

Fritz_T, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are delighted to know that you found the program so engaging and considered it a standout activity during your stay in Tokyo. We hope the lively moments spent here remain a wonderful part of your time in Japan.

Amazing

Myriam_E, Jun 2026

Wonderful experience, engaging and super entertaining, definitely the highlight of our trip to Tokyo.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are thrilled to know that the session stood out as a memorable part of your time in Tokyo and that you found it so entertaining. We hope the energetic moments spent here remain a lasting memory of your travels.

Highly recommend

Ayaiza_F, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are delighted to hear that you could fully immerse yourself in the session and enjoy the costume selection and photo opportunities at a comfortable pace. When you look back at the pictures taken during your visit, we hope they bring back fond memories of the lively atmosphere. May these moments remain a wonderful part of your travels.

Enjoyable

KrystalLeigh_W, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We're delighted to hear the experience proved worthwhile and that you enjoyed everything from choosing a kimono to bringing the final scene together. We hope the photos and videos captured on your phone bring back the excitement and laughter of that day whenever you look through them, and that the experience remains a treasured memory of your travels.

Samurai Theatre

robin_l, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are thrilled to hear that the program became one of the highlights of your trip and that your family had such an educational and fun time together. We hope the moments spent here remain a wonderful memory of your time in Japan.

The experience was...

Lirong_L, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

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...

Jamie_C, Jun 2026

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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

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.

Samurai experience

Sebastian_P, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

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.

So fun!

constance_s, May 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that your group had such an energetic and laugh-filled session together. It was a true pleasure to guide you and see everyone, across generations, fully engaging with the samurai moves and sharing so many smiles. 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 hope that day remains a truly special chapter of your time in Japan.

Samurai Experience

Emil_V, May 2026

Great fun, professional & very friendly staff. Good English. Very entertaining experience all round - a must do when in Japan.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that you had an entertaining and seamless session with our team. It was a true pleasure to guide you and to share an energetic environment where everyone could communicate and connect comfortably. 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 hope the tradition and joy you experienced here stay with you as a warm memory of your travels.

Learn how to samurai defend themselves

Laura_W, May 2026

This is so much fun. Don’t be worried about being embarrassed. The people that worked there are silly and totally go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. It will be a fabulous memory.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for joining our samurai experience! We are so glad to hear that you felt completely at ease and had a wonderful time during the session. It was a true pleasure to see everyone letting go of any hesitation and fully embracing the energy and fun of 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 hope that day remains a lasting highlight of your journey in Japan.