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English-guided museum tour
Discover samurai and ninja history, with Shinjuku-exclusive projection mapping.
Shinjuku, Tokyo · Samurai Museum · Basic Ticket
Museum tour, ninja star throwing and samurai armor photos — all included.
Discover samurai and ninja history, with Shinjuku-exclusive projection mapping.
Try your aim with shuriken. Equipment is included.
Try on soft armor and take photos with your own phone or camera. Staff can help.
Shinjuku exclusive
Projection mapping is included in your guided tour. Discover Japanese history through an immersive visual presentation, exclusive to this location.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during busy periods. Walk-ins are welcome.
Bring your phone or camera. Armor and activity equipment are provided.
This is an English-language group tour. Interpretation during the tour is not permitted. Contact us before booking about a private session if you need interpretation, or if your group requires special assistance.
Plan your visit
SAMURAI MUSEUM SHINJUKU
Next to Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Before you book
Allow approximately 60 minutes for the full experience, including the guided museum tour, ninja star throwing, and samurai soft armor try-on and photos.
Walk-in guests are welcome, but advance booking is recommended, especially during busy travel periods. Check the booking calendar for available dates and times.
Your ticket includes an English-guided museum tour with Shinjuku-exclusive projection mapping, ninja star (shuriken) throwing, and samurai soft armor try-on with time for your own photos. All three activities are included, with no additional activity fees.
Yes. The projection mapping presentation introduces Japanese history and is part of the guided museum tour, with no additional fee. Exclusive to our Shinjuku location.
Families are welcome. Ages 3–12 qualify for child tickets; children under 3 enter free.
Prices vary by date. The booking calendar shows the applicable price; check your final total before confirming.
Please check the booking calendar for available tour times on your preferred date.
You can enjoy your soft armor try-on and photo time at your own pace. Staff are on hand to help with your armor and photos. Please bring your own camera or phone.
Bring your reservation confirmation email for check-in and your camera or phone if you would like to take photos. Costumes and activity equipment are provided.
This group tour is conducted in English. Interpretation into other languages during the tour is not permitted. If you need interpretation or prefer a private experience, please contact us about private-session availability before booking.
Yes. Girls and boys are welcome, as are adults. Samurai costume try-on and ninja star throwing are activities for everyone to enjoy together.
The museum exhibits historical artifacts. The costumes and props used for hands-on experiences are replicas, helping protect both guests and the collection.
You may bring covered drinks, such as bottled water or a reusable bottle, into the building. Eating and drinking are not permitted in exhibition rooms, and alcohol is prohibited throughout the venue.
The museum is next to Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo. With an approximately 60-minute experience, it is easy to fit into a day of shopping and sightseeing in Shinjuku. Use the map link above to plan your route.
Please review the cancellation and rescheduling policy for the applicable conditions.
Please see the Shinjuku museum experience plans for other tickets and activities. Check each plan for its inclusions and availability.
