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Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo with Experience

Suit up in samurai armor, learn the basics of swordsmanship, and throw real ninja shuriken on a guided English tour through Japan's warrior history in Asakusa.

Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo with Experience
Photo: Savannah Rivka · CC BY-SA 4.0

When · Where

When
2026/06/26 04:00 – 2026/06/26
Where
Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo (by MAIKOYA)(1-8-13 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035)
City
Tokyo
Getting there
About 8-min walk from Asakusa Station, near Nakamise shopping street.
Price
Basic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 8-min walk from Asakusa Station, near Nakamise shopping street. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Basic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families, groups of friends

Highlights

  • Try on real samurai armor and pose for photos
  • Sword-training basics with a guide
  • Ninja shuriken-throwing competition

Background & story

One of Tokyo's most popular interactive culture spots, the museum turns Japan's samurai and ninja heritage into a hands-on, family-friendly experience.

Good to know

Guided in English and Japanese, with sessions roughly every 15 minutes. Kids age 3+ can join; booking ahead is recommended on weekends.

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