"we had a fabulous tour guide Akasari he was informative fun and kept us all engaged. Great tour you got history and a bit of fun throwing ninja stars in a competition. Definitely recommend"
Ninja Experience · Tokyo
Best Ninja Experience in Tokyo 2026 — Museum Tour & Training
A guided tour of the Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa plus hands-on training — throw ninja stars, dress in samurai armor, and hold a metal samurai sword.
From
$19
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.6 / 5 1752+ Reviews
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- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What Makes This Samurai & Ninja Experience Special
Everything that makes this a must-book samurai or ninja experience.
Highlights
- Feel history come to life as you take part in some interactive experiences
- Check out different exhibits and again extra insights into Japanese history
- Take a guided tour of the museum and learn more listening to your guide
- Admire some of the impressive armour, helmets, and swords of the samurai
- Uncover the mysterious past of the ninja and learn about their role in history
What's Included
- Entry ticket
- Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
- Ninja star throwing experience
- Samurai experience (dress up like a samurai, wear a real samurai helmet, and hold a metal samurai sword)
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Taste the Real Tokyo
Feel history come to life as you take part in some interactive experiences
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| Starting Price | From $19/per person | Varies | Varies |
| Rating | 4.6★ (1752) | 4.5+★ | 4.0+★ |
| Free Cancellation | Yes | Most | Most |
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About Tokyo Ninja Experiences
Tokyo’s most-booked ninja experience is the Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa: an English-guided tour through real armor, helmets, and swords, followed by the interactive part — throwing ninja stars, dressing like a samurai, wearing a real samurai helmet, and holding a metal samurai sword. Groups are capped at 30, and at $19 it’s the cheapest entry point to the niche in Japan. Whether anyone still practices these skills today is a fair question — our guide Are there still ninjas in Japan? digs into it.
Families are well served here: the same museum runs a dedicated kid-friendly ninja training session where children wear a full ninja outfit, learn blowgun technique, compete in a star-throw competition, and go on a ninja treasure hunt. For something theatrical rather than hands-on, the Ninja Kabuki performance — supervised by the Japan Ninja Council and kabuki musician Denjiro Tanaka VII — stages ninja, oiran, and wadaiko drumming in a non-verbal spectacle. A second Samurai Ninja Museum branch in Shinjuku runs the same tour-plus-training format if Asakusa sells out.
Also in Tokyo: Samurai Experience Tokyo · Sword Class Tokyo · Samurai Show Tokyo
Guest Reviews
What Travelers Say
5/5
from 1752 verified GetYourGuide travelers
"Momo was the most entertaining and enthusiastic guide we’ve had so far. Her passion and humour was infectious and we had a fabulous time… including our two teenagers- arigato!! Xxx"
"Educational and fun opportunity to throw ninja stars!"
"Really nice experience , Meg was amazing 10 stars for her please :)"
"Everything was great, we were very pleased, thank you."
"It was an amazing experience to be at this museum and see the Samurai swords. Meg, who gave the presentation, was wearing a Ninja outfit, but I think she’s actually a secret Samurai! Thank you so much for everything."
"very informative of the history of Japan and Samurai and Ninja. The guide is excellent and veey enthusiastic Bravo!"
"Fuko was really fun and informative. Enjoyed everything"
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Pick the right format and city for your trip — sword class, kendo dojo, ninja training, theater show or samurai district walk. Dozens of experiences compared, all with free cancellation. Starting from $19 per person.
Browse Samurai & Ninja ExperiencesTokyo Ninja Experience — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking a ninja experience in Tokyo.
Prices start around $18.92 per person for the top-rated option. Costs vary by group size, duration, and inclusions.
Most run 1–3 hours — check each experience's details for the exact duration and what's included.
Our top pick is "Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: Guided Tour & Ninja Experience" — rated 4.6/5 from 1752 reviews. See the comparison above for alternatives.
Most experiences welcome complete beginners; several offer kid-friendly sessions. Check the minimum age on each experience before booking.
Equipment and gear are provided — uniforms, practice swords, or costumes depending on the experience. Exact inclusions are listed on each page.
The featured experiences are run for international visitors — check each listing for language details.
Meeting points are central and shown on your voucher after booking.
A few days to a week in peak season. Free cancellation on most experiences means booking early is low-risk.
Still have questions? Email us at info@samuraininjaexperience.com