Experience the world of samurai and ninja with Shidenryu, a renowned Japanese sword performance group active both in Japan and abroad. This immersive activity invites you to step into the heart of traditional martial arts—learning the elegance, discipline, and spirit behind real Japanese swordsmanship. Under the guidance of Shiden Hiryu, the head of Shiden‑ryu, participants of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy an authentic introduction to Japanese martial arts and culture. Dress in a traditional kimono and hakama, try handling a real katana (safely supervised), and explore artistic traditions such as calligraphy. At the end of your session, you’ll take home photos and videos of the techniques you learned, along with a souvenir fan. Solo travelers are welcome—feel free to book even if you’re joining on your own.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $380.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:49 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tokyo: Samurai Experience with a Real Sword lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $129 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $380. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is After exiting the ticket gates, go out the west exit and go down to the ground floor where you will find McDonald's. Please meet the staff there holding a meeting board. Arrive at the meeting point 20 min before the booking time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by H.I.S.Co., Ltd..
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Very nice experience with master Hiryu! Not so hard if you practice martial arts from years but to cut with a real Katana was a fantastic experience. Master Hiryu is also very nice and offered to me also tea and japanese biscuits!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo: Samurai Experience with a Real Sword | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $129 | |
 Tokyo Samurai Experience: Try Cutting with a Real Japanese Sword | 1h 30min | 5.0 (18) | $175 | View |
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 Samurai Training in Tokyo: Swords, Bushido & Mental Discipline | 2 hours | 5.0 (64) | $97 | View |
 Asakusa Sword Experience - includes Museum tour Ticket | 2 hours | 4.8 (317) | $77 | View |
 Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant | 3 hours | 5.0 (153) | $194 | View |
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