Experience the best of Samurai Experience

Suit up in a traditional samurai attire and learn the art of swordsmanship in a 60-minute experience.

Embrace the spirit of the samurai as you don the kimono and hakama, and learn to wield the sword under expert guidance.

Experience the thrill of Chanbara performance, defeating a villain to the rhythm of traditional Japanese music, a blend of history and entertainment.

Did you know? Samurais were not just warriors, they were also poets and philosophers, emphasizing honor, loyalty, and self-discipline.

Learn the art of the samurai sword in Kyoto with master Lee Murayama, a martial arts expert and actor from The Last Samurai.

Discover the history and evolution of Japanese swords, including their role in traditional fighting styles and modern film productions.

Watch a live sword demonstration, then practise basic movements, breathing techniques, and precise strikes with a wooden sword.

Try cutting newspaper with a replica sword, receive a certificate of participation, and take a commemorative photo with your instructor.

Immerse yourself in Japanese sumo culture with a live show featuring former wrestlers, demonstrations of sumo techniques, and exciting matches.

Step into the sumo ring for a hands-on sumo experience and take memorable photos with former wrestlers, subject to availability.

Try on a traditional kimono haori and explore exhibits showcasing sumo history, including items associated with legendary wrestler Konishiki.

Choose rear or premium close-view seats, upgrade to exclusive VIP seating, or select a ticket with a traditional chanko nabe meal.

Discover a unique cabaret show in Asakusa, blending traditional Japanese culture with modern music and theatrical performances.

Watch dancers and actors perform in elaborate Japanese costumes, with music, dance, and samurai-era sword fights.

See the award-winning show that performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 and won the Asian Art Awards 2026 for Outstanding Dance Show.

Enjoy a drink, use the photo booth, and chat with performers before the show.

Choose standard or front-row seats, enjoy a complimentary drink during the performance, and purchase vegetarian soy-meat snacks at an extra cost.

Dive into samurai and ninja legends with a skip-the-line guided tour full of stories, swordplay, and hands-on fun at the Samurai Ninja Museum.

Try on samurai armor, throw ninja stars, and snap pics in warrior gear—it’s a history lesson that feels more like playtime.

Zoom up to the 350m-high Tembo Deck at Tokyo Skytree for incredible views of the city, Tokyo Bay, and maybe even Mt. Fuji if the sky’s clear.

Upgrade your Skytree visit for the 450m Tembo Galleria and walk a sky-high spiral ramp with unbeatable views across the Kanto region.

Step into a story-driven adventure where you become part of a ninja clan, with live action unfolding around you in the museum at night.

Begin your evening as a new ninja recruit, joining your group as the doors close and the mission starts after dark in Shinjuku.

Guided by performers, move through halls of real armor and blades while samurai and ninja scenes play out up close.

Try your hand at throwing real shuriken during the finale, then capture a photo among armor and shadows to mark your night.

Explore Ueno’s samurai history and Akihabara’s anime, arcade, and maid café culture on one guided walk through two sides of Tokyo.

See Saigō Takamori’s statue, visit Kiyomizu Kannon-dō and Marishiten Tokudaiji, and learn about the final battles of the Shogun’s forces.

Discover Akihabara’s otaku culture with stops at @Home Café, HEY Vintage Arcade, AKB48 Theater, and Electric Town’s radio-parts shops.

Follow an itinerary from Ueno Park and Ameya Yokocho to Akihabara, with an experienced guide and a list of recommendations for your visit.

Learn about Japan’s last samurai while exploring historic temples, then uncover the maid café scene and retro gaming culture of modern Tokyo.