6 Ninja Experiences in Tokyo That Earn the Train Fare

1.Samurai Ninja Museum Guided tour and Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,010 reviews · from $27Our pick

At Tokyo’s Samurai Ninja Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Kenny, Nami, Shin, or Megan leads you through samurai armor, helmets, swords, and ninja history. The roughly one-hour visit combines clear storytelling with shuriken throwing and a samurai dress-up session using a real helmet and metal sword.

“An enthusiastic guide makes a tour worthwhile and this one didn’t disappoint. Great history lesson done in a fun way.”

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2.Ninja Experience (Family Friendly) at Samurai Ninja Museum TOKYO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $47Top rated

At Samurai Ninja Museum TOKYO in Asakusa, you’ll learn about ninja tools and samurai armor, dress in a ninja outfit, practice with ninja stars and other weapons, pose for photos, and join a treasure hunt. The 75-minute activity suits families with children age 3 and up, with adults required to accompany children.

“Fantastic experience. We used a blow pipe, a ninja star. The tour (in English) was interesting and informative. The staff were great. I loved it and so did my 7yo son. Well worth the money and time spent. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Tokyo Sword Experience – includes Museum Ticket/Ninja Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $84

At the Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa, you’ll wear a hakama, learn basic Iaido with a replica sword, pose in samurai dress, tour the museum, and try a ninja activity. Guides such as Ryo, Akira, Hector, Leon, Ren, and Koki have led sessions. The current activity does not use a real sword or sharp blade.

“It was a great experience, we wore the formal clothing and were instructed on the proper way to cut using a 200 year old katana. Highly recommend for friends, couples, solo or family.”

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4.Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: Samurai Sword Lesson & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 306 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

In Asakusa, you’ll wear hakama, armor, and a helmet, practice a katana routine with English-speaking instructors such as Ryo and Koki, tour samurai and ninja displays, try ninja weapons, and pose for photos. The two-hour session suits families and first-timers, though children under six cannot enter.

“Really fun activity! Kenny (the katana instructor) speaks good english, he was funny and made the session really interesting! We managed to do a katana routine, learn avout the culture and managed to throw shurikens plenty of times! Would recommend to anyone that is around Tokyo!”

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5.Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: Kid-Friendly Ninja Training

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 1h 15m · from $56

Spend 75 minutes at Tokyo Samurai & Ninja Museum in Asakusa wearing a full ninja outfit, learning ninja techniques, throwing shuriken, using a blowgun, and completing a treasure hunt. An English-speaking guide leads the session, with Koki praised for clear explanations. Children under 3 may enter but cannot join the activity.

“We got to do the ninja experience. It was so cool and our instructor was amazing!”

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6.Ninja Experience Cafe Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $45

At Ninja Experience Cafe Asakusa, you dress in a ninja uniform and train with three weapons: shuriken, blowgun, and a replica sword. A Japanese or English-speaking instructor leads the session, and your ticket includes one drink. It is a family-friendly indoor activity, with photo opportunities throughout and a red torii gate marking the storefront.

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