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Age rules at a glance
| Activity | Children |
|---|---|
| Kid-friendly ninja training (museum) | Listed as kid-friendly |
| Museum guided tour and ninja experience | Short, one hour; check the booking page for any age limit |
| Asakusa samurai sword lesson | Under 10 not admitted |
| Master swordsman class in Machida | The booking page gives two different rules; check before booking for under-18s |
Good picks for families
Kid-friendly ninja training at the Samurai Ninja Museum
★ 4.8 · 109 reviews on GetYourGuide
Built for children. A ninja class at the museum, listed as kid-friendly.
- Listed as kid-friendly
- Two hours
- Check the age range on the booking page
Samurai Ninja Museum guided tour and ninja experience
★ 4.6 · 2,011 reviews on GetYourGuide
A short, cheap taste: a guided museum tour with a hands-on ninja activity. Easy to fit between other sights.
- About one hour
- Lowest price on this page
- Guided in English
For teens and adults in the group
If everyone is 10 or older, the Asakusa sword lesson works for a mixed group.
Samurai sword lesson and museum tour in Asakusa
★ 4.8 · 566 reviews on GetYourGuide
The easy option in a sightseeing area. You wear a hakama, learn to handle a katana with a blunt practice blade, then try on armor for photos on a guided museum tour.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Reserve now, pay later
- Hakama, armor and photos included
Quick answers
Can kids do a samurai experience in Tokyo?
Yes, but check ages. A kid-friendly ninja class and a one-hour museum tour suit families, while the Asakusa sword lesson does not admit children under 10.
What is the cheapest samurai activity in Tokyo for a family?
On this page, the one-hour Samurai Ninja Museum guided tour and ninja experience, listed from $23 per person.
How long are the family activities?
About one hour for the museum tour and two hours for the kid-friendly ninja training.
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