Sword Experience (Family Friendly)at Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa

4.9 (183 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

You will put on the traditional samurai outfit and wield a katana just like a real samurai. This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. The lesson includes hakama wearing,, wearing samurai armor and samurai helmet and posing in front of several samurai-theme backgrounds.

！Children under 3 can not enter the samurai venue.！
！This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers！

What's included

  • ！This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers！
  • A hands on lesson about how to use the samurai sword.
  • Wearing a Hakama, traditional Japanese outfit
  • ！Children under 3 can not enter the samurai venue.！
  • Samurai armor trial and posing with swords in front of a studio or samurai-themed backgrounds
  • Face samurai-shaped dummy and deliver real, full-power strikes — head, torso, and diagonal cuts.
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

Samurai Sword Experience in Tokyo (Family & Kid-Friendly): Become a samurai for a day at the Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: change into hakama, learn katana forms from a Samurai Master.

Change into Hakama
Suit up in authentic samurai attire — hakama (traditional samurai pants) and a kimono-style top — and enter the dojo as a samurai-in-training.

Learn the Forms
Your Samurai Master teaches you grip, posture, drawing the sword, and the traditional kata — a flowing sequence of precise sword movements.

Strike the Samurai Target
Face our new life-size, samurai-shaped striking dummy and deliver real, full-power strikes — head, torso, and diagonal cuts.

Guided Museum Tour
Walk the samurai and ninja exhibits with a knowledgeable guide and discover the stories behind each artifact. Tours are available in English.

Shuriken Throwing Competition
Learn to throw ninja stars, then challenge your family in a friendly competition and claim the title of ninja master.

Soft Armor Photo Session
Finish by trying on soft samurai armor — in sizes for adults and kids — and capture unforgettable souvenir photos with replica swords.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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