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Sword Experience (Family Friendly)at Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa

About this experience
You will put on the traditional samurai outfit and wield a katana just like a real samurai. This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. The lesson includes hakama wearing,, wearing samurai armor and samurai helmet and posing in front of several samurai-theme backgrounds. !Children under 3 can not enter the samurai venue.! !This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers!
What to expect
Samurai Sword Experience in Tokyo (Family & Kid-Friendly): Become a samurai for a day at the Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: change into hakama, learn katana forms from a Samurai Master. Change into Hakama Suit up in authentic samurai attire — hakama (traditional samurai pants) and a kimono-style top — and enter the dojo as a samurai-in-training. Learn the Forms Your Samurai Master teaches you grip, posture, drawing the sword, and the traditional kata — a flowing sequence of precise sword movements. Strike the Samurai Target Face our new life-size, samurai-shaped striking dummy and deliver real, full-power strikes — head, torso, and diagonal cuts. Guided Museum Tour Walk the samurai and ninja exhibits with a knowledgeable guide and discover the stories behind each artifact. Tours are available in English. Shuriken Throwing Competition Learn to throw ninja stars, then challenge your family in a friendly competition and claim the title of ninja master. Soft Armor Photo Session Finish by trying on soft samurai armor — in sizes for adults and kids — and capture unforgettable souvenir photos with replica swords.
What’s included
- !This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers!
- A hands on lesson about how to use the samurai sword.
- Wearing a Hakama, traditional Japanese outfit
- !Children under 3 can not enter the samurai venue.!
- Samurai armor trial and posing with swords in front of a studio or samurai-themed backgrounds
- Face samurai-shaped dummy and deliver real, full-power strikes — head, torso, and diagonal cuts.
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
(440) Sword Family Tokyo
You can enjoy museum tour also
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
