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Samurai photo shooting at Street in Shibuya
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Samurai photo shooting at Street in Shibuya

By Samurai Armor Photo Studio
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Choose your Armor
  • Wearing Kosode and Hakama
  • Wearing Armor and Helmet
  • Installing Katana and Tachi
  • Explanation of the different Armor types and historical background
  • Photo-Shooting in the studio (approx. 5 poses/100 shots)
  • Photo-Shooting in streets of Shibuya (approx. 5 poses/50 shots)
  • All photo data provided by SD Card
  • T-shirt&Steteco&Tabisox
  • Entry/Admission - Samurai Armor Photo Studio


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  • Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
    Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37153P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum age is 2 years
    • A maximum of 5 people per booking
    • In case of rain, it becomes the indoor photography.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37153P2

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    • Japan, 〒150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
      Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
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      With this course, you will wear the armor of your choice and feel the Samurai spirit. Also with Katana(sword) and "Yari" (spear), you will pose for the photos of your everlasting memories ! You will be a real Samurai just being there in the studio.
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    • Samurai Armor Photo Studio
      493
      Japan
      Joined in April 2016
    • Cruiser57885164873
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience as always.
      Amazing experience. Was 3rd time visiting and amazing each time. Takemura-san is really friendly and speaks very good English. Will be back again next time I'm in Tokyo.
      Written 16 January 2025
    • marceloromaikos20
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Greatest Japanese experience
      It was such an amazing experience. The staff are extremely friendly and make you feel like a Shōgun. It was great feeling like a real life Samurai. Best day ever
      Written 18 December 2024
    • Y9728VQbobbyd
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      Great experience. I booked it for my son’s Birthday. Mr. Takemura was great. Very helpful and was extremely detailed when he explained the armors and the history behind them. As well as the details behind every piece of equipment he put on you. Make the experience great. Very positive person. I would definitely recommend this place for everyone who wants pictures in real Samurai armor!
      Written 20 October 2024
    • Biloupilou
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just magic !
      Just an amazing experience !! Thank you so much for the service quality, I strongly recommend it ! You can really wear true samurai armor, so it provides you the real sensation of a samurai.
      Written 2 October 2024
    • Channel70Productions
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best of the best
      A super terrific operation. We were shooting a concept book cover for a Samurai based romance novel in progress and needed both studio space, costumes and talent. Their expertise on everything Samurai cannot be equaled. Photographers in their own right, my shot list allowed them to get things quickly organized. Everything except our own Sony A1 was on hand there and the quantity and selection of costumes was simply terrific. I can’t recommend their services highly enough.
      Written 10 August 2024
    • 224titusa
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My Dream came true in Tokyo
      I want to thank Takemura with his wonderful positive attitude. I also had a wonderful time wearing the Samurai of Sanada. It was my dream to go to Tokyo to wear a Samurai outfit because of the influence in video games, anime and tv series like Shogun, Disney + also Tokyo, Japan was my number one holiday dream and it came true :) If you are a Tourist in Tokyo I fully recommend this place just on the right side of the building were Lawson Convenience store, Shibuya is located.
      Written 1 July 2024
    • Daydream10180424793
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommend to anyone
      It was a wonderful experience all around with several poses and props used with a pick of your colour of armour, the manager Shimpei Takemura is both knowledgeable and friendly/passionate any I couldn’t rate it any better an experience, would highly recommend
      Written 5 June 2024
    • T2092XTomare
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful experience
      Fantastic experience I had today with my wife, a must do for anyone who visits Tokyo. Many thanks to Takemura and his awesome team, for giving us such a lovely souvenir. Wish you all the best.
      Written 4 June 2024
    • NorthStar49190395071
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feeling the Weight
      Booked a slot on the 21-May-2024 at around 11am, and probably is the first group to arrive for the day. We were instantly welcomed by the Manager - Shimpei Takemura and his team. He gave a brief rundown on the background of the Samurai who once donned the familiar armours and allowed us to touch and take photos before the actual fun began. The armour itself weighs about 30 kilograms (66 pounds) and trying to walk really makes you wonder how the warriors of the past can charge at their enemies with ease. All in all, I truly enjoyed my time there and look forward to another visit in the near future.
      Written 28 May 2024
    • jantshield
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic and worth every cent.
      My husband booked this for both of us, and I will admit I was skeptical, especially because it was not inexpensive. However, I am so glad he did, it was absolutely worth every penny. The experience for the two of us lasted about 90 minutes. It takes time to have all that armor put on properly and they took tons of photos. They provided us with an SD card of approximately 300 photos and he also airdropped them to my iphone while we were there. I was expecting the "nickel-and-diming" that happens in the US for an event like this, but it never occurred. Of all the things we did throughout Japan, this was my husband's hands down favorite. And I admit it was fantastic.
      Written 29 April 2024
    • jaydF3604OM
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Samurai For A Moment 😀
      How can I thank you Takemura for today’s photo shoot and making it so much fun. Explaining some his-tort of the Samurai was great. Explaining each part of the armor as you become my personal dress page was simply AWESOME! Takemura, thanks for all the pictures! Thank you for your kindness and kind words and greeting! My wife and I are simply humbled by your kindness and what we have experienced in your country😀 How could anyone not get this done when in Tokyo is beyond me. あなたは自分自身や家族だけでなく、自分の仲間をどう扱うかによって自分の家族にも敬意を表します。ありがとう Anata wa jibun jishin ya kazoku dakedenaku, jibun no nakama o dō atsukau ka ni yotte jibun no kazoku ni mo keii o arawashimasu. Arigatō
      Written 23 April 2024
    • Chris A
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Samurai Armor photo shoot
      This is an experience that is definitely worth the money . The outfits were authentic and amazing . Takemura was really cool guy , made the experience fun and enjoyable . This photo shoot is a must .
      Written 18 April 2024
    • Darin S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Samurai Armour Experience
      Excellent, Superb, Brilliant, sums up this wonderful experience on 14 March. As someone who is interested in armour and has seen many samurai armours in museums it was very interesting to feel the weight and flexibility of these amazing metal replicas of samurai armour. Thank you so much to Takemura and his photographer for such a professional and interesting experience. This has been one of the highlights of my trip to Tokyo. Can 100% recommend.
      Written 14 March 2024
    • J8750RVphilm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous, fun time
      This was such fun! Takemura was marvellous and entertaining too. The experience was fantastic and I had loads of photos in my shoot to take away. Takemura also took a few bonus pictures on my phone so I could send them immediately to my friends. If you're going to Tokyo this is a must, it's such fun.
      Written 29 February 2024
    • jpayton910
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Amazing experience. Fun from start to finish. Very professional. Highly recommended. Authentic.if you visit Japan one experience to do
      Written 22 February 2024
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    Daniel C
    Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If I could give this experience 10 out of 5 I would. It was absolutely brilliant. All of the team were very professional. I think the highlight would be getting my picture taken by what felt like 100+ people while posing at the Hachiko Statue in Shibuya. Well worth the money.
    Written 3 May 2019
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    Thank you for a visit! Thank you for coming to Japan! You walked on the day the new Emperor was crowned, so it was a great number of people! Everyone was taking a picture of you!! This is because it looked good with armor very much! A really good photograph came out! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written 7 May 2019
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    Sergey M
    Buenos Aires, Argentina7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a street photo shooting session with a friend. Everything was really nice: friendly personnel, great armor and really cool photos. Now I can finally change my facebook avatar. Totally worth it.
    Written 6 February 2019
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    Thank you for a visit! You are really cool! When you walk the town of Shibuya, everybody looks back. You can feel the history of the Samurai!! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written 6 February 2019
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