Samurai Experience in Tokyo
Experience the art of the samurai and ninja with Shidenryu, a renowned Japanese sword performance group. This unique activity allows you to immerse yourself in Japan's traditional martial arts, aesthetics, and culture. From wielding a real katana to practicing calligraphy, this experience is perfect for anyone, from children to adults, who wants to explore the spirit of Japan.
You can get traditional Japanese fans as souvenirs!
Options
Samurai Basics Experience
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking staff
One-way transfer
Please bring a drink with a lid.
Arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Participants must be aged 10+ to participate in this activity
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
What's included in Samurai Experience in Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. After exiting the ticket gates, go out the west exit and go down to the ground floor where you will find McDonald's. Please meet the staff there holding a meeting board. Please come 10 minutes early..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Kitasenju Station, Kitasenju Station, 1, Kimono Selection & Dressing 2, Seated Bowing (Zarei) 3, Sword Handling Basics 4, Sword Striking Practice 5, Performance & Video Recording 6, Seated Bowing (Zarei)
- [Return] 15:00, Shuttle included
Our Favourites
- Learn the basics of Japanese martial arts, including iaido (sword drawing) and kenjutsu (swordsmanship).
- Recreate a scene from a Japanese period drama with choreographed swordplay.
- Challenge yourself with a real katana in a test-cutting (tameshigiri) experience, with video recording included.
- Calm your mind after the excitement with a traditional Japanese calligraphy (shodo) session. Write a kanji character of your choice on a decorative paperboard (shikishi) to take home as a souvenir.
- Wear traditional samurai attire (kimono and hakama) during the experience.
- Capture your memories with video recordings and commemorative photos.
・The process of cutting things with a real sword is for ages 13 and up. ・Please note that the meeting place may change depending on the date (in Tokyo). We will contact you in case of any changes. ・Please bring a drink with a lid. ・Arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time
Meet
Venues
- Kitasenju Station
- The Venue Is Changed Meeting Point Kita Senju Station Address 2 62 Senju Adachi Ku Tokyo
