Imagine stepping into the Samurai & Ninja Museum in Tokyo and having it all to yourself, just like a celebrity! With our Private Tour & Experience, you and your group can enjoy a completely exclusive visit to the museum. There will be no crowds, no distractions—just you, your group, and your expert guide.
You’ll have the freedom to take your time exploring the exhibits, whether it’s examining the detailed samurai armor, getting a closer look at the tools ninjas used, or learning about the history behind Japan’s warriors. This private tour allows you to fully engage with the museum without feeling rushed or crowded.
This Private Tour & Experience offers an exclusive, personal way to explore the Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo. Enjoy the entire museum without crowds and immerse yourself in the rich history of samurai and ninjas with a private, bilingual guide.
Want to take it a step further? Add a private sword lesson to your tour. Learn the skills of a samurai, including proper stances and techniques.
Our activities and exhibits are designed to be enjoyable for everyone, whether you're visiting with kids, looking to learn more about Japanese history, or simply curious about the culture. The tours and experiences are led by our friendly guides, available in both English and Japanese.
* Please note, this experience requires a reservation.
Lasts approximately 60 minutes
All of these activities are included in this package without additional fees.
Enjoy an interactive tour where you’ll discover intriguing facts and trivia about Japan’s rich history and culture. As you explore the samurai and ninja exhibits, our expert guide will share insights into the displays, from their technical details to the fascinating stories behind them. Feel free to ask questions along the way and dive deep into the histories of samurais and ninjas, learning about their origins and evolution.
In this experience, you'll uncover the fascinating history of ninjas in Japan, along with the weapons and tools they used for their covert missions. This hands-on activity is perfect for the whole family! Everyone, including kids, can join in on the fun with engaging games and workshops. The lessons are designed to be simple and enjoyable, making it easy for children to participate and learn while having a great time.
Learn how to throw ninja stars. After some practice, participate in our renowned Ninja competition. Put your targeting skills to the test with enjoyable activities such as shuriken throwing! Engage in a friendly competition with friends and family during the training session.
Catch a sword demonstration show by a sword master descended from a samurai! Here, you’ll get to admire the graceful and deadly dance performed by the samurai during battles and practices. You may also catch a recreational performance depicting a fight scene against the samurais and ninjas.
The Samurai & Ninja Museum is a family-friendly establishment that provides enjoyable activities for people of all ages!
Explore our collection of ancient artifacts and historical samurai swords and ninja weapons from feudal Japan. You will even get up-close looks at the uncanny replicas inspired by the Sengoku Period up to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
The Samurai & Ninja museum is Japan's largest experimental museum and offers unique experiences where you can tour around the medieval exhibits while wearing a kimono, yukata, or samurai armor - a fitting combination for the time period you'll be exploring. Aside from this, there are also authentic Japanese tea ceremonies and Zen meditation workshops available for individuals and groups. The Samurai & Ninja Museum tour is available all year-round in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
The true ninjas of old Japan may have disappeared in today's society but the stories and legends of their deeds live on. Experience what it was like for these covert agents through the tours guided by our knowledgeable staff at the Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo!
All of the rooms and exhibits at the Samurai & Ninja Museum are designed in the styles of the Sengoku Period, also known as the Warring States Period in Japan. This era was the time when the samurai held extraordinary power over the politics in the country, enough to eventually trigger the reunification of Japan. Your adventure with us will transform you and your friends and family into a modern rendition of the ancient legendary warriors.
The Samurai & Ninja Tokyo also hosts its activities outside the museum upon request. All you need to do is contact us so we can arrange for our affiliated dojos! Don't forget to check out the museum gift shop for a souvenir. There are also antique samurai swords and armor for sale if you're an avid collector, along with ninja tabi-socks.
Simply fill the form at the top of this page to schedule a tour and wait for a confirmation email from us. We hope to see you soon!
The samurai are known as the best warriors in the world in their time, and stories about them still circulate to this day, staying as one of the most popular aspects of Japanese history and culture. These warriors were known for their bravery, military tactical prowess, and the "Bushido" or code of honor.
The samurai class rose to power around the 11th century, leading to the feudal age of Japan. They held control over the country and the Imperial court as one of the most powerful and intimidating classes until the abolishment of the feudal system in 1868. Since then, the samurai culture has greatly influenced modern Japanese society, with ideals of honor, respect, and loyalty deeply ingrained into ordinary everyday lives.
As the samurai class dissolved into modern society, their previous skills and education were passed through generations. This lead to the creation of some of the most successful Japanese companies and industries. Tactical skills were applied to managerial positions, and practical skills directly influenced the high-quality manufactured goods in the country. One of the most notable products is the unrivaled Japanese knife, which applied the same techniques and methods as when the katanas were made.
The ninjas, also called shinobi, were covert agents, spies, and mercenaries during the feudal periods in Japan in the 15th century and as early as the 12th century. They were tasked to perform espionage, surprise attacks, and undercover warfare which was deemed beneath the honor of the samurai, the ruling class at the time.
The ninjas, unlike the samurai, were normally common folk or farmers by day who were hired as mercenaries and spies at night. The lack of records of their origins along with their undercover work gained the ninjas a reputation of being mysterious enough that rumors believed that they possessed supernatural powers and abilities. Folklores along with popular media even portray the ninjas as being able to fly, become invisible, walk on water, shapeshift, and even be able to control the elements of nature.
The existing records of the ninjas were only passed down through generations, and any historical records are extremely rare! Ninjas were typically born into the tradition, carrying on the secrets and missions of their predecessors.
Their training starts from childhood, similar to the samurai. However, the samurai follow the Bushido code of honor while the ninjas did not have any such thing.
There were two clans, the Iga and Koga clans in the modern-day Mie Prefecture that had entire villages dedicated to training professional ninjas. They were so good at what they do that the great Oda Nobunaga marked the Iga clan as a threat and almost completely wiped the area.
A famous ninja, Hattori Hanzo, was one of the ninjas from the Iga clan who survived and became a bodyguard for Tokugawa Ieyasu.
All of the activities are held at the Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo under the supervision of our watchful staff to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
The Samurai and Ninja Museum is located in central Tokyo , right by the famous and historical Nishiki Market in the Gion District.
Our museum is open with tours available every day from 9 am to 6:30 pm.
Our museum values your safety above all else. All the demo weapons are replicas and models. The only workshop we have available that uses real swords is the tameshigiri sword cutting experience.
Each item in the museum has been authenticated and is maintained well for your viewing pleasure. The items used for the experiences, however, are models and duplicates to ensure the safety of our guests and the artifacts in our collection.
Yes! We sell authenticated swords at our museum. You can talk to us during your visit or contact us online using the emails listed at the end of this page.
We have a variety of tickets with experiences for you to choose from! Our basic ticket includes an overview tour of the exhibits along with some basic experiences like wearing a samurai costume and trying out the ninja star throwing. This package is perfect for you if you can't decide on your tour yet!
We welcome walk-in guests but we recommend booking in advance especially during peak seasons to avoid the crowd. Keep this in mind when you're traveling in early April and mid-November!
If you have a reservation for us, make sure you bring an ID or confirmation so we can book you in! Other than that, you don’t need to bring anything besides yourself and your group. Your costumes and props will be provided by us.
Both girls and boys are welcome to join in on the fun! Female warriors are valued as much as their male counterparts in the samurai and ninja clans, which you will learn about in our tour. We have costumes suitable for men, women, and kids of all sizes, along with unisex uniforms.
Samurai Sword Experience in Tokyo (Family & Kid Friendly)
Ninja Experience in Tokyo (Family & Kid Friendly)
