"Fun! Worth it and very impressed by the performers. Honestly amazing"
Samurai Show · Tokyo
Samurai Restaurant Tokyo — the Neon Kabukicho Dinner Show
Samurai, ninja, neon, and drums in the heart of Kabukicho — the successor show in the former Robot Restaurant premises, with two drinks included.
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- 4.5 / 5 1632+ Reviews
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The Experience
What Makes This Samurai & Ninja Experience Special
Everything that makes this a must-book samurai or ninja experience.
Highlights
- Enjoy a special performance that’s loaded with samurai and dancers
- Take away unforgettable memories from the most famous show in Tokyo
- Marvel at the elaborate interior of the Samurai Restaurant
What's Included
- 2-hour samurai show ticket
- 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks of your choice
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Reception is inside the entrance of Samurai Restaurant.
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| Rating | 4.5★ (1632) | 4.5+★ | 4.0+★ |
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Samurai Show · Tokyo
About the Samurai Restaurant Show
The Samurai Restaurant sits in Kabukicho, Shinjuku — the same premises that housed Tokyo’s famous Robot Restaurant until it closed in 2020, with the successor show opening there in late 2023. The lineage shows: this is sensory-overload entertainment, with samurai and ninja performers running set pieces to neon light and sound inside an interior the operator says cost more than 10 billion yen to build. Tickets from $42 include two drinks, and at 4.5★ across 1,632 reviews it’s the most-reviewed samurai show we track in Japan.
Expect a spectacle, not a history lesson — the format is closer to a Kabukicho floor show than a theater piece, which is exactly why it works after dark in Shinjuku. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before makes it easy to slot into a Tokyo evening.
If you want stagecraft with deeper traditional roots, the Ninja Kabuki Performance (4.2★, 449 reviews) runs an 80-minute all-weather show in Shinjuku supervised by Denjiro Tanaka VII, a kabuki musician who performed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic opening ceremony — ninja, oiran, and wadaiko drumming told through non-verbal performance, so no Japanese required. Note it’s non-refundable and the date can’t be changed after purchase.
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Guest Reviews
What Travelers Say
5/5
from 1632 verified GetYourGuide travelers
"Might be my favourite thing I did in Tokyo! The performers give it their all and the animatronics make it an unforgettable experience!"
"Good fun & good value for money. This show summaries Japan up - crazy! Got two free drinks & a matcha tea plus won some popcorn. I had a good time, staff were amazing and would recommend 🙌"
"My friend and I attended and had a blast! It was such a fun show and worth the money to see! The performers were entertaining and the show was just non-stop excitement! Definitely would recommend. Also, thank you to the venue for working with me. I had purchased the 1:40pm show and wasn’t going to make it in time. I emailed and asked if they had availability could they honor our tickets at the 4pm show and they did! So thank you very much for that! Definitely a good show and great customer service!"
"we enjoyed amd thrilled during entire show.. we loved it high energy performance totally worth it.. we will recommend family friends and others too.."
"This was wild, I didn’t really know what to expect and attended with my 19 yr old son. We both loved it, it was so entertaining, the staff were super friendly and overall we had a great time. I would definitely recommend as a kitschy Japanese experience"
"Worth the money! Great show, loved the performance and how nice everyone was"
"We loved the show!! So much talent and great vibes!"
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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 $42 per person.
Browse Samurai & Ninja ExperiencesTokyo Samurai & Ninja Show — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking a samurai & ninja show in Tokyo.
Prices start around $42.45 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 "Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks" — rated 4.5/5 from 1632 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.
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