“Ninja/Samurai ” Experience Facilities
Ninja and samurai characters are often seen in Japanese anime and movies. Have you ever wanted to be a ninja or samurai for a day?
Experience being a ninja alongside popular characters like “Naruto!” Throw “shuriken” (throwing stars) and have your picture taken dressed as a ninja or samurai! Enjoy a meal in a “ninja Yashiki“ (ninja compound), and see real katanas (curved Japanese swords) and dwellings used by ninja and samurai!
Everyone you know will be jealous once you tell them about your trip!
*Please check with each spot for details
Become a ninja or samurai!
JAPAN CULTURE EXPERIENCE TOURS YUMENOYAAsakusa / Martial ArtsYou can experience the style of swordsmanship and sword battle after changing into a samurai costume (hakama). It finishes with commemorative photos.
SENGOKU PHOTO STUDIO SAMURAIShinjuku / Culture ExperienceWe are an experiential photo studio where you can have your photo taken wearing the armor of famous military commanders from movies and TV shows.
Edo Wonderland Nikko EdomuraNikko / Theme ParksYou can try some programs designed to give you real Edo period experiences, such as being a samurai or a ninja. These programs are perfect for families as they are available for both children and adults. Events featuring ninjas, a theater where you can enjoy traditional performing arts, a yakata boat cruise, and the shuriken (a ninja weapon) and Japanese archery training grounds are also popular.
J-WORLD TOKYOIkebukuro / Other ShoppingThis indoor theme park invites you to play in the world of DRAGON BALL, ONE PIECE and NARUTO. Park attractions include a revolving ONE PIECE ride, a 3D activity through which you release Kamehameha with Goku, a ninja experience with Naruto, and mini-games where you can win prizes.
Studio Nanairo AsakusaAsakusa / Culture ExperienceCome delight in a wonderful opportunity to transform yourself into an oiran (courtesan), maiko (apprentice geisha), geisha or samurai and meet a brand-new you.
SAMURAI MUSEUMShinjuku / MuseumsThis is a museum where you can learn the aesthetics of the samurai spirit. You can experience being a samurai warrior wearing kabuto (a helmet) and yoroi (an armor) and take commemorative photos as well.
Purchase souvenirs!
Ginza SeiyudoGinzaSeiyudo is one of the largest specialty shops for Japanese swords and armors in the country. The shop sells and exhibits more than 200 different kinds of Japanese swords, sword guards, and other items.
SAMURAI-KIBUNKamakuraA range of original T-shirts, bags, and other goods featuring motifs of legendary samurai from the Kamakura, Sengoku, and Bakumatsu periods.
AUTHENTIC KATANAS & ANTIQUES INISHIERoppongiProducts we carry include Japanese swords, sword fittings, armor, helmets, porcelain and pottery (mainly Old Imari), tea utensils, gold-leafed folding screens, period accessories, period furniture, and much more.
You’ll feel just like a real ninja or samurai!
Sakura Samurai HousesNarita / Other Historic SitesSome of the samurai houses dating back to the Edo Period (1600/1603-1868) still remain in the castle town Sakura (Chiba), a place where you can get a glimpse of the daily lives of the samurai.
Kyu Hotta ResidenceNarita / Cultural Heritage SitesThis is a private residence that Masatomo Hotta, who was the last lord of the Sakura Domain in the Edo era. The seven sections of the residence: the entrance wing, parlor wing, living wing, study wing, bath house, storehouse, and gatekeepers' lodge were designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2006 and its garden designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2015.
The Japanese Sword MuseumShinjuku / MuseumsThis is a rare museum specializing in Japanese swords. The museum's collection contains some 190 items including swords, mountings, fittings, armor, and information on metalwork.
Odawara CastleHakone / Odawara / CastlesInside the tower is a historical museum exhibiting helmets, armor, swords, drawings, paintings and historical records telling the story of Odawara and Odawara Hojo Clan.
