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title: Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops in Tokyo
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
tours: 24
price_from_eur: 91
reviews_total: 4061
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-culture-workshops/
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# Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops in Tokyo

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026.

Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops in Tokyo: 24 tours, all from the 248 we kept after screening every one of the 4,360 tours Viator lists for Tokyo, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 24 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) |  | €336 per person | 5.0 (221) | 3h | daily 11:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) |  | €347 per person | 5.0 (177) | 2h | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 3 | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) |  | €174 per person | 5.0 (155) | 3h | daily 10:00–13:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 4 | [Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/kendo-experience-in-tokyo-learn-the-samurai-mindset/?format=md) |  | €127 per person | 5.0 (135) | 2h | daily 08:30–19:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 5 | [Pure Gold Authentic Kintsugi Ceramic Workshop with Artisan](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/pure-gold-authentic-kintsugi-ceramic-workshop-with-artisan/?format=md) |  | €133 per person | 4.98 (227) | 1h 40m | daily 11:00–19:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 6 | [Intimate&Authentic Kintsugi&Matcha Experience in Shibuya, Tokyo](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/intimate-authentic-kintsugi-matcha-experience-in-shibuya-tokyo/?format=md) |  | €127 per person | 4.99 (115) | 2h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · instant · en |
| 7 | [Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi)](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-keen-japanese-knife-and-sashimi-workshop-tuna-don-sushi/?format=md) |  | €115 per person | 4.99 (107) | 2h | daily exc Fri 11:00–13:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 8 | [Discover the Art of Ikebana in Tokyo’s Historic Yanaka District](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/discover-the-art-of-ikebana-in-tokyo-s-historic-yanaka-district/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €95 per person | 5.0 (73) | 1h 30m | daily 11:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en |
| 9 | [Experience of Samurai and Samurai license of Samurai Armor Photo Studio](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/experience-of-samurai-and-samurai-license-of-samurai-armor-photo-studio/?format=md) |  | €203 per person | 4.99 (88) | 1h 30m | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00–16:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Tokyo Samurai Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-experience/?format=md) |  | €122 per person | 5.0 (55) | 4h | daily 10:30 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [Samurai Experience Mugai Ryu Iaido in Tokyo](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/samurai-experience-mugai-ryu-iaido-in-tokyo/?format=md) |  | €133 per person | 5.0 (53) | 1h | daily 09:00–17:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel |
| 12 | [Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-s-authentic-and-finest-taiko-drumming-workshop/?format=md) |  | €114 per person | 5.0 (34) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–16:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 13 | [IKEBANA experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/ikebana-experience/?format=md) |  | €104 per person | 5.0 (33) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 14 | [Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/make-your-own-japanese-knife-in-tokyo-asakusa/?format=md) | Sightseeing & City Tours | €150 per person | 4.95 (746) | 1h 30m | daily 11:00–17:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Tokyo Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-manga-drawing-workshop-guided-by-active-pro-manga-artist/?format=md) |  | €116 per person | 4.95 (76) | 2h 30m | daily 11:00–17:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/cmn |
| 16 | [Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Pro Artist Workshop & MangaHistory](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-manga-drawing-experience-pro-artist-workshop-mangahistory/?format=md) |  | €91 per person | 4.95 (66) | 3h | daily 10:00–16:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 17 | [Ninja Wire Action Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/ninja-wire-action-experience/?format=md) |  | €98 per person | 4.95 (37) | 1h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 13:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 18 | [Tokyo: Shinobi Samurai Premium Interactive Immersion - 80 Min](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-shinobi-samurai-premium-interactive-immersion-80-min/?format=md) |  | €146 per person | 4.94 (94) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en/ja |
| 19 | [Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-manga-drawing-workshop-by-pro-manga-artists/?format=md) |  | €120 per person | 4.93 (96) | 2h | daily 10:00–15:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 20 | [Tokyo Denim Jeans Making Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-denim-jeans-making-experience/?format=md) |  | €133 per person | 4.92 (261) | 1h | daily 09:00–18:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 21 | [Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) Experience/Workshop in Tokyo](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/japanese-flower-arranging-ikebana-experience-workshop-in-tokyo/?format=md) |  | €91 per person | 4.87 (62) | 1h 30m | Tue Wed Sat 10:00–18:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 22 | [Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-japanese-knife-craft-sharpening-workshop-in-asakusa/?format=md) |  | €116 per person | 4.91 (966) | 1h | daily 09:00–18:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |
| 23 | [The Art & Spirit of Authentic Japanese Archery (Kyudo) Experience](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/the-art-spirit-of-authentic-japanese-archery-kyudo-experience/?format=md) |  | €116 per person | 4.64 (45) | 2h 30m | Mon Wed Thu Sat Sun 08:30–12:30 | up to 2 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 24 | [Tokyo 2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Japan](https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-2-hour-genuine-samurai-experience-kendo-in-japan/?format=md) |  | €104 per person | 4.81 (139) | 2h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ja |

## Why each made the list

- **Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)** — Customize a handheld games console with your choice of shell and parts, then take it home to play or give as a gift. The console, components, tools and snacks are included; game cartridges and public transport are excluded. 5 from 221 reviews at €336 per person for 3h.
- **Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)** — Choose between two retro handheld models and fit a backlit screen, custom shell and buttons in Akihabara. The console is yours to keep, with parts, tools and guidance included; public transport is extra. 5 from 177 reviews at €347 per person for 2h.
- **Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman** — Practise sword drawing, test cutting and traditional Japanese archery in one session. Training wear and equipment are included; the activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for travellers with spinal injuries. 5 from 155 reviews at €174 per person for 3h.
- **Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset** — Practise kendo with a bamboo sword at Kobunacho Dojo, or choose the private option at Hamacho Dojo. Instruction, attire and equipment rental, water and a souvenir are included; participation is not recommended during pregnancy or with spinal injuries. 5 from 135 reviews at €127 per person for 2h.
- **Pure Gold Authentic Kintsugi Ceramic Workshop with Artisan** — Repair a ceramic plate with kintsugi, highlighting cracks with gold under an artisan's guidance before taking the piece home. The plate, all equipment, lesson fees and taxes are included; hotel pickup and drop off are excluded. 4.98 from 227 reviews at €133 per person for 1h 40m.
- **Intimate&Authentic Kintsugi&Matcha Experience in Shibuya, Tokyo** — Repair a piece of crockery you choose in a Shibuya studio, starting with matcha and seasonal sweets. Materials, personal instruction and a gift box for your repaired piece are included; classes need at least two students and take up to six. 4.99 from 115 reviews at €127 per person for 2h.
- **Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi)** — Choose a Tuna Don or sushi workshop centred on Japanese knives and fish preparation. Tools, an apron, your meal and sake tasting are included; private transport is excluded. 4.99 from 107 reviews at €115 per person for 2h.
- **Discover the Art of Ikebana in Tokyo’s Historic Yanaka District** — Choose seasonal flowers at a Yanaka shop, then make an Ikebana arrangement on a private tour for your party. Workshop instruction and an assistant are included; bring cash to pay separately for your flowers. 5 from 73 reviews at €95 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Experience of Samurai and Samurai license of Samurai Armor Photo Studio** — A private tour for your party centres on a studio photo session in samurai armor. A photographer, digital images on an SD card, a souvenir license and photo frame are included; the armor and helmet are rentals. 4.99 from 88 reviews at €203 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Tokyo Samurai Experience** — A walk from Iidabashi Station through Kagurazaka's temples and shrines leads into a samurai session with kimono rental. Lunch and a traditional food or sweet are included; vegetarian meals are available, but vegan and gluten-free options are not. 5 from 55 reviews at €122 per person for 4h.
- **Samurai Experience Mugai Ryu Iaido in Tokyo** — Practise Mugai Ryu Iaido in hakama clothing, using a Japanese sword provided for the session. An instructor and both rentals are included; hotel and attraction pickup and drop-off are excluded. 5 from 53 reviews at €133 per person for 1h.
- **Tokyo's Authentic and Finest Taiko Drumming Workshop** — Practise taiko drumming with drums and sticks supplied for the workshop. Visual, audio, mobility and neurodivergent accessibility support is available; a moderate level of physical fitness is required. 5 from 34 reviews at €114 per person for 1h 30m.
- **IKEBANA experience** — Learn ikebana inside a Japanese home and see its Japanese-style rooms on a private tour for your party. The lesson is in English only; matcha and Japanese sweets are included if time allows. 5 from 33 reviews at €104 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Make Your Own Japanese Knife in Tokyo, Asakusa** — In Asakusa, choose a knife type, sharpen the blade and attach a magnolia handle engraved with your name in Japanese or sakura leaves. Drinks, snacks and a customised key holder are included; larger knives and knife care kits cost extra. 4.95 from 746 reviews at €150 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Tokyo Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist** — Develop your own manga from a rough idea to an inked page with a professional artist. Drawing tools and screen tone are included, with support through each stage; booking requires at least two people. 4.95 from 76 reviews at €116 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Pro Artist Workshop & MangaHistory** — Draw your own manga or a favourite character with a professional artist, progressing from ideas and sketches to ink. Drawing tools, drinks and snacks are included, and beginners are welcome; the workshop is in English only. 4.95 from 66 reviews at €91 per person for 3h.
- **Ninja Wire Action Experience** — Practise ninja flips and flying moves on wires in Akihabara, with your performance filmed and edited into a short movie. Costumes, props and a harness are included; participation depends on height and harness fit. 4.95 from 37 reviews at €98 per person for 1h.
- **Tokyo: Shinobi Samurai Premium Interactive Immersion - 80 Min** — Try samurai and ninja training with handcrafted tools in a dojo. Black-belt instruction and an online interpreter are included; children under twelve need a participating guardian. 4.94 from 94 reviews at €146 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists** — Develop manga drawing skills with professional artists, choosing a beginner, intermediate or advanced course. Drawing equipment, a clear folder and three postcards are included; snacks and bottled water are excluded. 4.93 from 96 reviews at €120 per person for 2h.
- **Tokyo Denim Jeans Making Experience** — Customize a pair of Okayama denim jeans in Harajuku, choosing the silhouette, patch, rivets and button. The jeans, materials, staff guidance and hemming are included; embroidery, premium patches and selvedge upgrades cost extra. 4.92 from 261 reviews at €133 per person for 1h.
- **Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) Experience/Workshop in Tokyo** — Create an Ikebana flower arrangement near Yotsuya Station, with flowers, tool use and photos from the session included. Containers and kenzan are not included in the price and can be purchased separately. 4.87 from 62 reviews at €91 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa** — Work with a craftsperson in Asakusa to shape and sharpen a Japanese knife blade using whetstones. The workshop provides traditional tools and a Japanese wood handle; larger knives cost extra and payment is cashless only. 4.91 from 966 reviews at €116 per person for 1h.
- **The Art & Spirit of Authentic Japanese Archery (Kyudo) Experience** — Try Kyudo in an official dojo, shooting on a competition range with instruction. Equipment rental, facility fees and taxes are included; participants must be at least thirteen and photography is restricted. 4.64 from 45 reviews at €116 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Tokyo 2-Hour Genuine Samurai Experience: Kendo in Japan** — Practise kendo with an instructor, covering basic etiquette and how to use the armour. Armour and equipment rental, water and a hand towel are included; you need a high fitness level, and bookings require at least two people aged nine or older. 4.81 from 139 reviews at €104 per person for 2h.

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## FAQ

**How many samurai, culture & craft workshops tours in Tokyo are available on Guidekin?**

24 samurai, culture & craft workshops tours are available for booking in Tokyo on Guidekin. The top-rated is Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP) with 5/5 from 221 reviews.

**How much do samurai, culture & craft workshops tours in Tokyo cost?**

Prices range from €91 to €347 per person. The most affordable option is Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Pro Artist Workshop & MangaHistory at €91. The premium choice is Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance) at €347.

**What are the best samurai, culture & craft workshops tours in Tokyo?**

Based on 4061 traveler reviews across 24 tours, Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP) leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (221 reviews).

**How long do samurai, culture & craft workshops tours in Tokyo last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 4h. The shortest is Tokyo: Japanese Knife Craft & Sharpening Workshop in Asakusa at 1h. The longest is Tokyo Samurai Experience at 4h.

**How do I book samurai, culture & craft workshops tours in Tokyo on Guidekin?**

Browse 24 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most samurai, culture & craft workshops tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
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- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-culture-workshops/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

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