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Highlights
- .Walk through Kagurazaka, Tokyo's historic samurai district, and uncover centuries of samurai history with a certified local guide.
- Dress in a traditional kimono, watch a live samurai performance, and learn basic sword techniques from expert instructors.
- Savor a traditional Japanese lunch in a hidden heritage restaurant and enjoy one local food or sweet during the tour.
- Receive insider recommendations for shopping authentic Japanese souvenirs, including tea, ceramics, and handcrafted chopsticks.
Your Experience
Step into the world of Japan's legendary samurai with a guided walk through Kagurazaka, a hands-on swordplay experience in traditional attire, and an authentic Japanese lunch in one of Tokyo's hidden heritage restaurants.
Getting started
Meet your certified guide at Kagurazaka-shita Crossing, just outside Exit B2a of Iidabashi Station. After a short introduction, begin exploring Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo's best-preserved former samurai districts, where quiet lanes, centuries-old temples, and shrines reveal the city's feudal past.
What to expect
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Explore Kagurazaka- the neighborhood where samurai once lived, as your guide shares stories about their lives, traditions, and the philosophies of Shinto and Buddhism that shaped the samurai code.
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Change into a traditional kimono before joining a one-hour samurai session led by professional instructors. Watch a live-action performance, learn basic sword techniques using safe practice equipment, and discover the discipline behind Japan's iconic warriors.
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Continue to a hidden wooden restaurant housed in a nostalgic heritage building. Relax over a traditional Japanese meal, with one local food or sweet included, while soaking up the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
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Before the tour concludes, your guide shares insider tips on where to shop for authentic Japanese souvenirs, from handcrafted ceramics and premium tea to elegant chopsticks, making it easy to continue exploring Tokyo like a local.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided Kagurazaka walking tour
- Certified English-speaking guide
- 1-hour samurai experience
- Kimono rental
- Basic swordplay lesson
- Live samurai performance
- Traditional Japanese lunch
- One Japanese food or sweet
- Additional food and drinks
- Transportation to meeting point
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.