Samurai Experience in Tokyo / SAMURAI've

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket

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Overview

Master the way of the Samurai in Tokyo with a group sword experience available at 10:30 A.M. or 3:00 P.M. Suit up in a traditional kimono, then follow expert instruction as you learn the basic moves of samurai sword fighting from the professionals and try drawing a sword yourself. Gain deeper insight into traditional swordsmanship and ask plenty of questions. Wrap up your session with a photoshoot.

Learn how to use a traditional samurai sword with this hands-on class
Take plenty of photographs wearing a samurai costume
Meet like-minded travelers in this group session
Enjoy the option to see a samurai performance (additional expense)

What's Included

Samurai costumes
Katana(metal fake sword)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

SAMURAI EXPERIENCE in Tokyo/侍体験/Sword Fighting Class "SAMURAI've"
Japan, 151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sendagaya, 3-chōme3１２シバタビル B2
3-3-12-B2, Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051, Japan Direction to SAMUARI’ve (The nearest station) Kitasando sta. (Fukutoshin Line)【Exit 2】 / 4 min. walk Harajuku sta. (JR Yamanote Line)【Takeshita Exit】 / 8min. walk Sendagaya sta.(JR Sobu Line) / 10min.walk

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.7

based on 12 reviews

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Very cool experience!

Elizabeth_G, Nov 2025

Amazing experience! The teachers were super fun to work with and very patient. They taught us the basics of samurai respect and techniques. It was overall a super amazing experience! Highly recommend booking with them!!

The experience was great,...

Jon_M, Oct 2025

The experience was great, loved getting to know more about the culture in a unique way. The sensei were very patient.

Son and Dad

Chris_P, May 2025

We had the time of our lives. The experience left us wanting more activities like this! We enjoyed learning in detail about samurai’s!

Start time confusion leads to disappointment

Roberto_P, May 2025

The start time is not implicit on the ticket nor on the bookings page on Viator. The add to calendar link on Viator apparently went to the default setting of 12 noon. As a result we were late and missed out on the experience, which my family was really looking forward to and paid more than $600 for. In fairness, the initial confirmation we got weeks ago did say that it started at 10:30 AM. But on the day of, the ticket doesn't have the time on it, and the add to calendar feature defaults to an incorrect time.

Get your Samurai face on!

richard_k, Mar 2025

This was a professional samurai sword class. We arrived, and they dressed us in our practice samurai kimonos. The swords were metal and heavy but not sharp on the side. We learned basic moves and then a full fighting move. The instruction was great. They were careful and thoughtful. We were hesitant because it had few reviews but so thankful we booked it! It was an historical activity highlight. Book it!!

Swords up and ready!

Mark_W, Oct 2024

Great experience and fun way to learn more about the culture. Instructors were very knowledgeable and made the experience fun! They also took many pictures for us to post! Recommend!!

Amazing Fun!

Todd_S, Jun 2024

The very end of the experience - putting together what we learned into a sequence - was a tremendous amount of fun!

Fun and memorable Samurai experience!

Zita_C, Aug 2023

It was a memorable experience. We went with my 10 year old daughter and 14 year old son. We had a great time! The instructor was friendly and nice. The session was informative and fun. The assistant was very helpful and she took a lot pictures for us. The clothes were clean and the place was clean and neat. I highly recommend this samurai experience.

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Matthew_S, Jul 2023

Very professional and friendly. Great experience! Thank you The Smiths From Harrogate Great time Thanks

Must experience in Tokyo

Jackie_Y, Jul 2023

This samurai experience was the highlight of our family to Tokyo. Master Shin was talented, experienced, and a wonderful teacher. He infused humor with the young teens and made the action experience fun and safe. Such a wonderful memory for us. It felt truly authentic. Highly recommend!