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Highlights
- Step into a story-driven adventure where you become part of a ninja clan, with live action unfolding around you in the museum at night.
- Begin your evening as a new ninja recruit, joining your group as the doors close and the mission starts after dark in Shinjuku.
- Guided by performers, move through halls of real armor and blades while samurai and ninja scenes play out up close.
- Try your hand at throwing real shuriken during the finale, then capture a photo among armor and shadows to mark your night.
Your Experience
Step into the Samurai Museum Tokyo for a guided night mission where you become a ninja, join live samurai and ninja performances, and take part in a shuriken-throwing finale—all in 45 minutes.
Getting started
Arrive at the Samurai Museum Tokyo in Shinjuku by 6:50pm, just a short walk from the heart of the district. Check in at the entrance, where you’ll be welcomed as a new recruit to a ninja clan. Your English-speaking guide introduces the mission and leads your group into the museum as the doors close for the evening session.
What to expect
Samurai Museum Tokyo: Ninja Night Mission
The museum transforms after dark, immersing you in a story-driven adventure through Japan’s warrior age.
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Become a ninja for the night as you’re guided through dimly lit halls filled with authentic samurai armor and blades, taking on an active role in the unfolding narrative.
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Watch live samurai and ninja performances featuring real blades and choreographed action, with dramatic and humorous moments that invite audience participation.
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Take part in the shuriken throwing finale activity: learn the proper grip and stance for these legendary ninja stars, then test your skills at the target—kids and adults are both invited to try.
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Capture a commemorative photo among armor and shadows at the end of your mission, a unique keepsake only available during this night experience.
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The entire program is a guided tour, with the group moving together through the museum as the story progresses.
Wrapping up
Your experience concludes with the photo session, after which you exit back into the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku.
Inclusions
- Entry to Night Ninja Experience at the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku
- Interactive ninja role-playing experience
- Live samurai & ninja performances with sword demonstrations
- Guided shuriken (ninja star) throwing session with instruction
- Commemorative photo opportunity with samurai armor & themed backdrops.
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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
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.