Ninja & The 47 Ronin: A Real Samurai Experience
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the world of Samurai in Tokyo. Discover samurai culture and the true story of Japan's legendary 47 Ronin. Your journey begins at Sengakuji Temple. Offer incense at the graves of all 47 Ronin. Experience simple Sutra Copying by tracing Japanese characters with a brush pen as a symbol of your visit. Receive a Goshuin (temple seal). Finally, your guide will ask you, "If you had been one of the 47 Ronin, what would you have done?" Then travel by subway to Tokyo Tower. Visit the Ninja House. Handle authentic Japanese swords and ninja throwing stars (shuriken). Take photos while holding a Japanese sword. If you would like to take a photo with a ninja, please let us know in advance. A reservation is required (free of charge). The tour ends in Tokyo Tower's shopping and dining area. After that, you're free to enjoy the view or explore the tower's Japanese-style shops and attractions at your own pace.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hands-on Japanese Kanji Writing Experience at Sengakuji Temple
- Receive a Goshuin (temple seal) at Sengakuji Temple
- Photo assistance during the tour
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Fee to visit the graves of the 47 Ronin
- Subway fare from Sengakuji Station to Daimon Station
- Train fare from Shibuya Station to Sengakuji Station
Itinerary
Together with your guide, you will visit Sengakuji Temple, the final resting place of the 47 Ronin. After learning the story of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice that made them legendary throughout Japan, you will offer incense at their graves. You will also take part in a simple sutra-copying experience (using a brush pen to carefully trace Japanese characters while reflecting on your personal wish or prayer), dedicate your completed work to the temple, and receive a Goshuin (traditional temple stamp) as a meaningful reminder of your visit. Before the tour concludes, your guide will ask for your personal thoughts: “What would you have done?”
ou will travel by subway to Tokyo Tower. Your first stop is the Ninja House, where you can take photos with a ninja and even handle real Japanese swords and ninja throwing stars (shuriken). Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Tokyo Tower at your own pace. The guided tour ends here, and you are welcome to continue exploring on your own.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at SHIBU HACHI BOX, next to the Hachiko statue outside Shibuya Station. Your guide will be holding a name board.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 明治神宮 古代祈祷ツアー Meiji shrine ancient prayers tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 731 city tours we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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