Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $60 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Michi
- Meeting point
- Go to the ticket gate (2nd floor) of Keisei Sakura Station and look for a guide holdinga welcome board with your name on it.
Description
A layover at Narita Airport is the perfect opportunity to become a ninja! Let's explore the well-preserved 200-year-old Samurai residences, located just a 30-minute away on the Keisei line. While we are not professional ninjas ourselves, we will help you putting on your costumes in a room at the Sakura Millennium Center and capture amazing photos under the luminous fresh greenery of trees, Our three-hour exploration includes tea-time, where you can enjoy delicious wagashi with either a bowl of matcha or green tea. Our tour is conditional on the changing rooms at the Sakura Millennium Center being available. If they are not, we will regrettably have to cancel. +＋Here is another option: Ninja at Hotta-tei Chiba Step into the soul of the Sakura Domain with a visit to the Former Residence of Feudal Lord Hotta built in 1890. Then gear up for the ultimate transformation into a ninja! ! You can take stunning photos under the fresh leaves of maple trees. PLS see the photos taken Apr.19, '26.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 19–59)
- $60
- Senior (ages 60–80)
- $60
- Youth (ages 12–18)
- $60
- Child (ages 8–11)
- $55
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 12 of the next 51 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Millennium Center Sakura
You will get dressed in your ninja costumes in a room at the Millennium Center, conveniently located near Keisei Sakura station. While we are not professional ninjas ourselves, we will help you put on your ninja costumes and taking amazing photos at all the best spots. Now that you’re all true ninjas, LET’S GO!!
Makata Shrine
Taking a taxi for a few minutes, you can visit Makata Shrine where you will have the chance to purify your hands, draw omikuji(fortune slip), and offer a prayer for your happiness.
Samurai Houses
In a 5-minute walk, you can visit three 200-year-old Samurai residences. You can enter two of them. Taking photos inside is permitted. Let’s imagine what life was like for a samurai during the Edo period (1603-1868)!
Hiyodori Hill
Just a 1-minute walk away, you can find a tranquil lane running through a bamboo forest which has remained almost unchanged since the Edo period. Let’s walk along the beautiful lane, which samurai may have used 200 years ago to travel to and from Sakura castle. It’s a great spot to take many beautiful photos!
Sakura Museum
In several minute walk, you can visit a Japanese confectionery, Kimuraya Zorokumochi Honpo, 222-1 Shinmachi, Sakura Chiba prefecture, located near the Sakura Museum. You will select your Wagashi to enjoy with either matcha or green tea at the Millennium Center or the shop. You won’t be visiting the Sakura Museum.
Millennium Center Sakura
In a 7-minute walk, you can return to the Millennium Center, where you will change your clothes. You can enjoy Wagashi with Matcha if you haven’t drunk tea at the Japanese confectionery.
What's included
Included
Green tea or Matcha with Japanese confectionery for the Old Samurai Residence Tour. Soba noodle lunch for the Hotta-tei Tour.
Rental fee for the ninja costume and accessories
Admission to the samurai residences, 250 yen for adults and 120 yen for students
A taxi fare from millennium Center to Makata Shrine. A taxi fare to Hotta-tei.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $60 is 24% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura take?
Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
How much does Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura cost for children?
Children aged 8–11 pay from $55, adults from $60.
Does Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura sell out?
It can: 12 of the next 51 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Go to the ticket gate (2nd floor) of Keisei Sakura Station and look for a guide holding. a welcome board with your name on it. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ninja Explores Old Samurai Residences in Sakura offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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