Tokyo Combo Ticket at Maikoya Shinjuku: wear a beautiful kimono for an authentic matcha tea ceremony, then enjoy a guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time at the Samurai Museum Tokyo Shinjuku — located in the very same building. Two Tokyo cultural experiences in one easy reservation.
Enjoy two of Tokyo's most popular cultural experiences with one easy reservation. First, wear a beautiful kimono and join an authentic matcha tea ceremony at KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Shinjuku. Then continue to the Samurai Museum Tokyo Shinjuku — located in the same building — for a guided museum tour, a fun shuriken (ninja star) throwing experience, and photo time in soft samurai armor.
This combo is a great choice for couples, families, and honeymooners who are interested in the culture and history of Japan, right in the heart of Shinjuku next to Hanazono Shrine.
The Shinjuku branch is the newest location of Maikoya and the Samurai Ninja Museum — brands whose experiences have been honored with TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award, placing them among the top 10% of experiences worldwide based on traveler reviews.
In 2025 and 2026, the Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo With Experience received the Travelers' Choice Award, and in 2025, Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa was also honored. Enjoy the same award-winning quality at our newest Shinjuku location.
This combo ticket does not include the Samurai Sword Experience or the Ninja Experience. These are separate programs with their own costumes and training activities. If those are what you are looking for, please book from the links below:
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Shinjuku, Tokyo — in the same building as the Samurai Museum Tokyo Shinjuku, right next to Hanazono Shrine
Your day starts at the tea ceremony venue on the 4th floor. After the tea ceremony, our staff will guide you to the Samurai Museum Shinjuku — no outdoor walk needed, it is in the same building.
Check in at MAIKOYA Shinjuku on the 4th floor, choose your kimono, and enjoy the tea ceremony with Japanese sweets. Approx. 90 minutes including kimono dressing and photo time.
After the tea ceremony, our staff will give you directions to the Samurai Museum Shinjuku. MAIKOYA and the museum are inside the same building, so you can move between the two experiences in just a minute.
Join the English guided tour of the samurai and ninja exhibits, test your aim in the shuriken throwing experience, and take souvenir photos in soft samurai armor. Approx. 60 minutes.
Our award-winning tea ceremonies are not only enjoyable but also a comprehensive educational experience. Your English-speaking host will demonstrate the process while explaining the meaning behind each step and tool, along with the history and etiquette of the tea ceremony.
You will not only watch how matcha green tea is made — you will whisk your own bowl of matcha, guided by the tea master, using premium, high-quality matcha powder.
At MAIKOYA Shinjuku, you can enjoy an authentic kimono and tea ceremony experience right in the heart of one of Tokyo's most vibrant districts — a moment of traditional Japanese culture amid the energy of the big city. Choose from a beautiful selection of kimonos, and our friendly staff will help you dress comfortably and look your best.
Wearing a kimono adds a special sense of occasion to the tea ceremony and makes your Tokyo photos even more memorable. After the tea ceremony, feel free to step outside and stroll around Shinjuku in your kimono.
Please note that the soft samurai armor at the museum cannot be worn over a kimono. If you would like to try the samurai armor costume experience, we recommend changing back into your own clothes before heading to the museum.
During your tea ceremony, you will also have the opportunity to sample wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets that are as beautiful as they are delicious. These treats are carefully crafted to reflect the season, with variations in flavor, shape, and color.
Each tea ceremony at Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya is a unique experience — the ever-changing selection of wagashi makes every session special.
Enjoy an interactive tour where you will learn trivia and fascinating facts about Japanese history and culture. Walk through the samurai and ninja exhibits while our knowledgeable guide tells you all about the displays — from the technical aspects to the beautiful stories that these items carried in their past lives.
Feel free to ask questions along the way. The tours are available in English.
Get a glimpse of what it was like to be one of the most prestigious ruling classes of old Japan, and learn how ninjas carried out their covert missions with their unique weapons and tools.
The exhibits and stories are fun and easy to follow for both adults and children.
Learn how to throw shuriken — the famous ninja stars. After some practice, test your targeting skills and enjoy a friendly competition with your family and friends. This hands-on activity is a favorite among kids and adults alike.
For everyone's safety, please follow the instructor's cues during the activity. Our staff will kindly guide you and your children through each step.
The Samurai Sword Experience and the Ninja Experience are separate programs with costume dressing and training activities, and they are not included in this combo ticket. If that is the experience you are looking for, please book one of these Shinjuku programs instead:
Not sure which program fits your plans? Contact us at cs@maikoya.com and we will be happy to guide you to the best option.
UPDATE: If you are unable to select any dates or times on the calendar, it means that we are fully booked. Please also consider our combo plans at the Asakusa branch: COMBO – Kimono Tea Ceremony → Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa or COMBO – Samurai Ninja Museum → Kimono Tea Ceremony in Asakusa.
Plans can change while traveling. If you need to cancel or move your appointment, please check our cancellation and rescheduling guide for details. For cancellation or rescheduling requests, please contact cs@maikoya.com.
The combo ticket includes (1) the Kimono Tea Ceremony at Maikoya Shinjuku — kimono wearing, an English-guided matcha tea ceremony with insight into Zen philosophy, and Japanese sweets — and (2) the Samurai Museum Shinjuku Basic Ticket — an English guided museum tour, a shuriken (ninja star) throwing experience, and photo time in soft samurai armor.
No. The museum portion of this combo is the Basic Ticket (guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time). Ninja costume dressing and sword training are part of the separate Ninja Experience and Samurai Sword Experience programs in Shinjuku.
The combo ticket includes the museum's Basic Ticket: a guided tour, shuriken throwing, and soft samurai armor photo time. The Samurai Sword Experience & Museum Tour, the family-friendly Samurai Sword Experience, the Family-Friendly Ninja Experience, and the Ninja Night Mission Shinjuku are separate, longer programs that include costume dressing and training activities. Please book those programs separately, or contact us about adding one to your visit.
Adding a separate program on the day may be possible depending on the schedule and availability. To make sure a time slot is available, we recommend booking the program in advance or contacting us at cs@maikoya.com. You can also ask our staff when you arrive.
Please show up at the KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Shinjuku venue first. After the tea ceremony, our staff will give you directions to the Samurai Museum Shinjuku, which is located in the same building — no outdoor walk is needed.
The venue is in the building where the Samurai Museum Tokyo Shinjuku is located, right next to Hanazono Shrine. The entrance is on the left side of the building, next to the FamilyMart — walk to the back and take the elevator to the 4th floor. Please note that a similarly named "Samurai Museum" nearby has permanently closed, so make sure you come to the Samurai Museum Tokyo Shinjuku building next to Hanazono Shrine.
The tea ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes including kimono dressing, and the museum tour with the shuriken experience lasts approximately 60 minutes. Since both venues are in the same building, please allow about 2.5 hours in total.
Children aged 7 and older are welcome. Children under 7 cannot enter the tea ceremony venue, so parties with a child under 7 cannot book this combo.
Yes. After the tea ceremony, feel free to step outside in your kimono — the venue is right next to Hanazono Shrine, and the streets of Shinjuku make a memorable backdrop for photos. Please note that the soft samurai armor at the museum cannot be worn over a kimono, so if you would like to try the samurai armor costume experience, we recommend changing back into your own clothes before heading to the museum.
If you are unable to select any dates or times on the calendar, it means that we are fully booked. Please also consider the combo plans at our Asakusa branch: COMBO – Kimono Tea Ceremony → Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa or COMBO – Samurai Ninja Museum → Kimono Tea Ceremony in Asakusa.
Yes. Changing your reservation is quick and easy. Please see our cancellation and rescheduling guide, or contact cs@maikoya.com with your booking details.
