Samurai Museum in Tokyo Shinjuku Ticket and Pass

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Tokyo, Japan

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Meagan_S ·

Jun 2026

A good mix of history and interactive pieces. We enjoyed learning about the history of the samurai, the Japanese feudal system and getting to see, touch and experience samurai apparel and swords. Kyo was an excellent guide!

· e55en ·

May 2026

Yuki was a great tour guide! The shuriken and armour experience was great aswell as learning some of the history of the weapons and history of the samurai! Would recommend

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Overview

Experience the history of samurai and ninjas in all of its glory by prebooking your admission ticket to the Samurai Museum Tokyo. Your prereserved pass will let you sail past the ticket lines on the day, and also includes a guided tour and a samurai costume for you to try on.

Interactive exhibitions make this an ideal choice for kids
Take a deeper dive into samurai culture than you would alone
This compact experience fits easily into busy schedules
Prebooking your tour guarantees your entry to this popular attraction

What's Included

Guided museum tour
Ninja star throw competition

Transportation to/from attractions
Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Samurai Museum TOKYO Shinjuku, Japan, 160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 5-chōme−17−１３オリエンタルウェーブビル

What To Expect

Samurai Museum TOKYO Shinjuku

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
You can reserve maximum 10 people from Viator however we accept any other booking site and there will be more participants in your experience

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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

4.6

based on 36 reviews

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A good mix of history and...

Meagan_S, Jun 2026

Samurai

Jason_M, Jun 2026

Great learning experience. Our guide Masa was fantastic. Really enjoyed learning more of the Japanese culture and history of the Samurai

Awesome experience!!

Jen, May 2026

Amazing place!! Our tour guide Dice was very nice and knowledgeable. My husband and I really enjoyed the Samurai museum!

You haven't been in Japan, if you don't go to the samurai museum..🤓

Abisai_D, May 2026

First time in Japan, the samurai experience was amazing, our guide during the session was excellent and funny, she was great, too bad it ended fast, I was thirsty for more cultural information.. Japanese culture is amazing and very noble..

Great tour!

e55en, May 2026

Yuki was a great tour guide! The shuriken and armour experience was great aswell as learning some of the history of the weapons and history of the samurai! Would recommend

Samurai Museum is a MUST SEE!

Ivan_R, Apr 2026

This was an awesome experience to learn about Shogun, Samurai, and Ninjas history. And how it’s all tied into Feudal system and Japan’s history. At the end you can purchase your own Samurai sword/katana. Our guide through the museum was VERY Informative and Knowledgeable. I recommend this tour to everyone!!!

History of the Samurai

Andrea_K, Apr 2026

I loved the outside of the building, and the staff at reception were very welcoming. The guided tour was very informative, and getting to practice with shuriken was a treat. I also really appreciated the opportunity to go back through the exhibits afterwards to take more pictures.

Buy your replica Samurai and Ninja weapons here!!!

Christopher_B, Apr 2026

Interesting historical Samurai and Ninja overview plus a fun activity at the end. Replica swords, knives and Ninja stars are extremely detailed and reasonably priced compared to other replica providers. Highly recommended.

We had such a great...

Jovita_C, Mar 2026

We had such a great experience at the Samurai Museum in Tokyo! The entire setup is beautifully done—very immersive and thoughtfully curated, which really brings the history to life. Our guide was excellent—extremely knowledgeable, eloquent, and spoke perfect English, which made everything easy to follow and even more enjoyable. You could really feel his passion for the subject. One of the highlights was the chance to dress up as a samurai—my husband absolutely loved it! It made the experience even more fun and memorable. Highly recommend this museum if you’re visiting Tokyo and want a mix of history, culture, and a unique hands-on experience.

Great educational tour. ...

William_E, Mar 2026

Great educational tour. Only about an hour so you can fit it in with other sightseeing adventures. Very friendly staff.

Nice displays, Guides need improvement

dave, Mar 2026

This is a small Museum with a representative displays of samurai memorabilia. Our guide Hiro was a nice young man with an accent so thick it was barely understandable. His English was cs3 thickly accented my partner and I understood May 10% of what was said. Not to pick on Hiro, but we heard 2 others and they were just as unintelligible. If you are going to offer English, please make sure it is understandable! Combined with Hiro's schoolboy rote teaching style of repeating every point 3 times, and we learned very little. "This is a ninja" hai "This is a ninja" hai " This is a ninja" hai. What we heard is "This is a " 3 times There was the promise of a lot of good information. It just got lost in the presentation style

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear guest, Thank you very much for visiting SAMURAI MUSEUM Shinjuku and for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the displays and samurai artifacts. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that the guide’s explanation was difficult to understand and that this affected your experience. Our tours are conducted in English for guests from around the world, and clear communication is very important to us. Your comments regarding pronunciation and presentation style will be shared with our team so we can continue improving our guide training and make the explanations easier to understand for all visitors. Thank you again for your visit and for taking the time to provide your feedback. Best regards, SAMURAI MUSEUM Shinjuku