SAMURAI MUSEUM

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience shooting
  • Iaido
  • Calligraphy classroom

Experience / Sword Show

Experience & Photo Session

You can try on a samurai helmet (kabuto) and battle coat (jinbaori) and take photographs with your own camera or cell phone.
Please take a unique picture with your camera or cell phones.

Fees Free (Included with museum admission)
Hours 10:30~20:30
Item Kabuto, jinbaori, sword

Sword Performance

See a sword show performed by professional actors who are active on both stage and screen!

Fees Free (Included with museum admission)
Operates day everyday
Schedule 1st Show: 14:00 PM
2nd Show: 15:00 PM
3rd Show: 16:00 PM
4th Show: 17:00 PM
Duration About 10-15 minutes →More information

Samurai Calligraphy Lesson / Japanese Sword / Japanese Traditional Concert

Samurai Calligraphy Lesson

Calligrapher Shiho Kurabayashi, who designed the logos for both the movie Sadako 3D as well as the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, will give calligraphy lessons everyday!

Fees 5000 Yen (Museum admission is included in the price)
Operating days Advance reservation of two or more required.
Start Time 19:00 PM (Approx. 1 Hour)
Remarks Ink, paper, and writing brush will be provided.
→MORE [Biography of Ms. Shiho Kurabayashi]
Cancellation Charges
Up to two days before reservation no charge
Day before reservation 50% of the rate
Same day cancellation No refunds

Japanese Sword Lecture

Take part in a lecture presented by Mr. Paul Martin, former curator at the British Museum and expert on samurai swords.

Fees 5000Yen (Admission fee included)
Operating days reservation is required
※two or more people
Start time 19:00-approx. 1hour
Remarks Advance reservation of two or more required. 
Cancellation Charges
Up to two days before reservation no charge
Day before reservation 50% of the rate
Same day cancellation No refunds



Samurai Live Music Show

Samurai museum presents authenic Japanese traditional music played by professional performers. The sounds of Japanese traditional instruments will make you feel relaxed and enriched.

Fees 3,000 Yen (Museum Ticket not included)
Operating days Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday *from Feb
Start Time 20:15pm (opens at 20:00, Approx one hour)
Remarks Advavanced Reservation Required.
→MORE information


*Please note that Samurai Museum closes at 20:00(the last entrance is 19:30) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as of February due for the the concert. During Mon-Thu, we open as usual (from 10:30 to 21:00 ). We are sorry for the inconvenience this might case.