Tokyo Samurais: Immerse in Japan's Historical Warrior Culture with Authentic Lessons and Costumes
4.9
155 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Immerse yourself in Japan's historical warrior culture with Tokyo Samurais. Learn sword techniques, wear authentic costumes, and experience the thrill of a samurai sword fight. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Samurai Theater Tokyo - This program allows visitors to experience the ancient samurai culture of Japan. The museum is designed to look like a dojo from the Edo period (400 years ago). Participants will wear a kimono and hakama, learn how to use a Japanese sword, and perform a battle. Photography and video recording are allowed inside the museum, so you will leave with vivid memories of your trip.
What's Included
- Professional guide/instructor
- All fees and/or taxes
- Samurai Costumes
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
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 chanbara (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.
extbullet One person can also join the tour.
extbullet Same-day reservations are also possible.Location
Samurai Theater Tokyo
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/
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(155 Ratings)
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Victoria_j
Apr 13, 2024
Great Time and Fun! - It was so much fun! Dressed up, learned sword moves and laughed along the way. Definitely recommend for something fun and different to do.
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Anna_d
Apr 12, 2024
Great experience - We had so much fun! I Thanks for being so good at teaching and so understanding. Also my son (almost 11) felt so engaged!
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Gina_q
Apr 11, 2024
Such a fun and informative class - Such a fun and active class. Our instructors were highly energetic, fun and at the end of the class had a skid prepared for each of us. So fun!
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Cynthia_g
Apr 10, 2024
Such a great experience! - There were 7 of us, it was a great intimate experience. we ranged from 7 years old to 60. It was fantastic! The hosts were so involved in making the experience fun & interactive. My son loved it. Got dressed up, had a sword battle, photos with the full samurai outfits. I would highly recommend to everyone. Even had some laughs!
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Mark_h
Apr 10, 2024
We traveled with friends... - We traveled with friends to have our Samurai training in Tokyo. We all enjoyed dressing in Samurai Kimono and had lots of fun for the with the our sensei.
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Nancy_e
Apr 9, 2024
Great family fun! - What a fun experience for our two older noys(18 and 22).
You get to wear a full set up and then they teach you basic samurai knife techniques and learn a quick choreograph fight and everyone has to perform it. Very entertaining! I would recommend. Only thing I would suggest is to give more history of samurai life and background. The samurai teachers spoke English and were nice and engaging!
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254claire
Apr 9, 2024
Samurai Fun - My husband and I had a great time. The hosts were obviously very good at what they do and very passionate too. This did not stop them hamming it up for the class and creating a light and fun time for all of us, including the children and disabled amongst us. We were all helped to don Samurai dress, drilled in the correct use of a samurai sword for a choreographed fight to the death, then they let us have at it - safely of course! I highly recommend this class! It was a real hoot and we came away having learned a great deal about Samurai too!
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James_b
Apr 8, 2024
Samurai experience in Tokyo - We had a wonderful time dressing in Japanese outfits and learning samurai swordsmanship. We enjoyed the enthusiasm of our instructors and the good humor they displayed as they died. It was all great fun!
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Robert_d
Apr 14, 2024
Not Easy to Find, but Great Experience when you get there - The venue is a little difficult to find, and my driver couldn't find it on the Saturday i was booked. I sent them a note and advise of this and they fitted me in on Sunday (before my flight out of Tokyo) - thanks. A great experience, pity my wife couldn't join me as she had to pack. A great experience and suits all ages including families (the kids had a ball !).
To avoid getting lost, download the directions direct from their website,
Bob
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Priscilla_f
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommended! - The provider was so accommodating to our unexpected changes in timing. And they made sure we had the full experience! The experience was very interesting and we love the performance we got to do in the end!
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