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Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa
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Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa

By Asakusa Ukonya
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Ages 5-65
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Local instructor
  • Rental costume
  • Picture and video footage
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


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  • Yumenoya Kimono Rental, Japan, 111-0033 Tokyo, Taito City, Hanakawado, 2-chōme25 花川戸サニーマンション 803
    Our shop is like a secret base without a sign. Staff will be waiting in front of the building 15 minutes prior to your booking. Directions: 5 min. walk from Asakusa Station (Tobu line, Ginza Line and Toei Transportation). 11 min min. walk from Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • 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: 22648P1

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum age is 6 years
    • A maximum of 10 people per booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

    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: 22648P1

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    • Asakusa Ukonya
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      Joined in June 2015
    • goggles6436
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Oiran experience!
      I had a great experience at Asakusa Ukonya! I was slightly nervous before going but Tomo-san made me feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout the experience. She did such a great job with the makeup and helped me pick the perfect outfit. The photographer-san helped with the photo posing and took great pictures! Leaving with great memories and photos/videos.
      Written 26 November 2023
    • 216aycac
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun times
      It was a great experience! My two teenagers had so much memories to tell their friends and family. We all had so much fun during the training. Videos and photos are definitely worth to share!
      Written 2 May 2023
    • 675sergiod
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This session makes worth my trip to Tokyo
      Best was the kind and gentle customer service and all the great manners and highly educated treatment from the Staff. Simply, If you visit Tokyo, yoy can't miss this training... otherwise you didn't came to Tokyo. Everyone in the School was fenomenal !
      Written 27 April 2023
    • Themilkman1999
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Easy going and all round good fun!
      I was amazed of the traditional and very easy going atmosphere of the session. Jiro Sensei & Ray San were very hospitable and looked after me. A great beginner's introduction into samurai, interactive & easy going session. Very suited to the local theme of the Asakusa Region, would recommend :) Location may be hard to find - google redirected me to the back of the venue. The front entrance is near "Tokyo Riverside School" - as attached pic. Wait there and message the tour operator to be let in. The studio is in an apartment above. Great value all round.
      Written 14 February 2023
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    Mirissa J
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    The class from beginning to end was amazing. The personalized training for me and my father was spot on. Our sensei was beyond patience, funny, and helpful. We never felt rush and the experience was worth every penny. I will be returning. The extra gifts at the end was an amazing keep sake and me and my dad was grateful for the wisdom and time spent with our teacher.
    Written 12 November 2023
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    Thank you for your excellent review!! We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your father's trip to Japan. And , hope your husband will come with you next time.
    Written 13 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Claudia K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    Jiro sansei shows us how to be a samurai step by step. You can experience dressing up a kimono, how to use a katana, and fight like a samurai with Jiro sansei. In the end, you will be taught a series of actions and a video to be filmed. It's a memorable experience to share with family and friends. Highly recommend for those interested in Japanese culture and want to dive in more.
    Written 12 December 2023
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    Thank you for your excellent review!! We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan. Please recommend us to your friends!
    Written 15 December 2023
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    Susan D
    London, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Solo
    Jiro is an excellent teacher ! He expertly taught me how to draw my sword and fight . I was dressed in samurai robes and thoroughly enjoyed my experience . I took a taxi from ginza but it’s very near senso-ji temple so could walk from there .
    Written 4 November 2023
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    Thank you for your excellent review!! Please recommend it to your friends who will come to Japan in the future. We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan.
    Written 5 November 2023
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    Cosmiclight91
    Newcastle upon Tyne, UK202 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This experience was pure awesomeness. You get to dress up like a samurai and get basic training on using the katana, and then get to have a training fight with pics and video recording. Epic! Jiro and Maho were so nice and very patient with me.
    Written 19 August 2019
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    Squirell P
    Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2018 • Couples
    My husband and I went to this location for a Japanese samurai experience we used to see only on TV. We started with a photo session. There is a guy who dressed us up first and then he took a lot of pictures of us, very professional ones.
    Then we went with a different guy who taught us different techniques of handling the sword and fight.
    On the minus side is finding the location was a little challenging. There is no sign or anything. Luckily we took lunch at a Ramen Restaurant close by and we asked the crew there and they guided us to a shoe store Venis. The shoe store crew guided us in the back for our samurai experience.
    Written 17 June 2018
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    Martin R
    Oslo, Norway1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    It was very good and cool. We learned a lot of moves and it was very fun. I recommend this place for everyone. Very good instruction.
    Written 26 March 2024
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    Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan. Please recommend us to your friends!
    Written 26 April 2024
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    Freedom52586177357
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    We had an absolute blast! We learned the basics of using a katana, and got to try some fighting scenarios with a very supportive teacher and then against each other. The clothes, music, and photos and videos provided made our experience even more special.
    Written 7 December 2023
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    Thank you for your excellent review!! 「A hidden gem in Tokyo」is good coment for us. We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan. Please recommend us to your friends!
    Written 15 December 2023
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    Claire S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic from start to finish. Such good fun!
    Was lovely to come away with so many pictures and videos. Highly recommend.
    Written 7 December 2023
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    Thank you for your excellent review!! We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan. Please recommend us to your friends!
    Written 15 December 2023
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    SamamaM
    Hong Kong, null, Hong Kong2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Couples
    It’s my birthday trip to Tokyo and I wanted to do something special on my birthday. Thank you for such a wonderful Samurai experience. The team is dow-to-earth and it’s easy to communicate with the team in English. Sensei provided step-by-step guidance for us to learn some basic Samurai techniques. It was so much fun to take videos of our Samurai fighting. This also includes free digital copies of the photos. This experience worths every penny. We want to join this experience again and learn more Samurai skills next time when we come to Tokyo again.
    Written 1 December 2023
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    Happy birthday to you!!!! And thank you for your excellent review!! We hope this experience will be one of the most memorable of your trip to Japan. See you next time!!
    Written 15 December 2023
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    Ethan P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a fantastic experience for my friend and I. The instructor was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. The staff were also really nice and easy to talk to. Overall, the experience was more than worth it. I enjoyed getting dressed up, learning about samurai etiquette, and learning how to fight with the katana. The pictures and video of our experience turned out great!
    Written 12 September 2023
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    Thanks for your great review. We were amazed at how well you guys handled the KATANA. Come see us again when you come to Japan. Samurai teacher JIRO
    Written 24 October 2023
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