Samurai Experience: Authentic Sword Lesson

Immerse yourself in the world of samurai with the Kyoto Samurai Sword Experience. Dress up in traditional samurai attire, wield a katana, and explore the Samurai and Ninja Museum. Fulfill your childhood dream of becoming a samurai in this immersive family activity.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tokyo Samurai Ninja Museum - Visitors can don authentic samurai attire and handle a katana just like a true samurai. This unique experience in Tokyo offers a genuine hands-on sword encounter, setting it apart from mere costume play.

!Children under 6 are not permitted in the samurai venue.!

!This tour/activity accommodates a maximum of 16 participants!

What's Included
  • Maximum of 16 travelers
  • Wear a samurai outfit and helmet
  • Hands-on samurai sword lesson
  • Wear a traditional Hakama
  • Samurai armor trial and photo session
  • Ninja weapons trial
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience the authentic samurai lifestyle by donning a traditional samurai outfit and wielding a katana, just like a true samurai. This unique samurai sword experience in Tokyo offers a genuine hands-on opportunity, distinct from mere costume play. Many visitors come to Japan to explore the rich history of the samurai and to realize their childhood…

Location
TOKYO SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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458shanicec
Feb 19, 2026
Incredible Sword Cutting Experience - Visited with my partner and we had an amazing experience at the Samurai Sword Experience. We created some great memories and it was one of the highlights of our Japan trip! The sword cutting experience with our Sensei was hands-down one of the best parts, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and made it really fun. Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in Japanese culture and samurai history.
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Todd_m
Jan 11, 2026
Absolutely fun! - We had a great time learning about the Samurai and their training. The history of the Samurai and Ninja has always fascinated me since I was a kid.
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Jae_d
Jan 9, 2026
Awesome and fun and interesting - Amazing and fun! The handling of swords were my favourite and the costuming as well as the history and artefacts! The hosts were all funny and easy to understand!
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Danielle_p
Nov 24, 2025
Highly recommend - Very enjoyable, knowledgeable guides and great interaction. Would definitely recommend this to travellers
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Dave
Oct 6, 2025
Fun samurai and ninja night - We had a great time at this samurai/Ninja experience. You get to hear a lot about the history and then throw some stars like real ninjas. And there's a competition that you just might win!
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Lulbasaur
Oct 4, 2025
Warm and friendly experience!! - It was so much fun to dress up in hakama and have a sword fighting demonstration!! I also really wanted to shoutout the instructor Rin! This was my younger brother's first cultural experience in Japan, and as someone with ASD, I was a little worried about him doing the experience. But, Rin was so friendly, patient, and warm towards my brother and he really helped kick off his first trip to Japan in a such a fun and wonderful way. Myself and Danny really appreciated you and Danny fondly remembers his experience with you!
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Ik634
Sep 8, 2025
West bridges East - Japanese pop culture shared with small immersed audiences by fun hosts using easy-to-understand North American English.
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191jordenc
Aug 29, 2025
Samurai sword lessons, and guided tour - Ryo Sensei did a great job on our lesson would 100 recommend to anyone, he kept the lesson entertaining and light, definitely was a highlight of this trip
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Patrickkp8536po
Aug 27, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Started with the samurai experience doing real exercises with an amazing instructor Ryo that’s actually a descendant of real Samurai! And took the historic tour with the ninja experience too in which the instructor Mono was amazing too! Would highly recommend going!
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Brian_z
Sep 2, 2025
Great samurai experience - The staff was friendly, supportive, helpful, and made a great experience. Kenny was a great instructor. Momo was very knowledgeable and knew her Japanese history.
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From $51
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).