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Experience of Samurai and Samurai license of Samurai Armor Photo Studio

5.0 · 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Samurai Armor Photo Studio Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #9 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €203 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional photographer
  • Samurai kacchu armor and helmet rental
  • SD card with your photos stored in digital format
  • Samurai license and Photo frame

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    88 ratings
    Tripadvisor 70 · Viator 18

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 88 of 88

    Star breakdown of all 88 ratings

    5 stars
    87 · 99%
    4 stars
    1 · 1%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the armour, posing guidance and professional photos; the reviews offer little critical feedback

    Praised

    • Enthusiastic, welcoming staff who help visitors feel comfortable
    • Explanations of samurai history and the different armour sets
    • Careful help putting on the armour and directing poses
    • Professional photos that reviewers value as souvenirs
    • A choice of armour sets and props for varied photos

    Complaints

    • No recurring complaint is described in this review sample

    Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (12 July 2023 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Samurai Armor Photo Studio, King Building, 5-6 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Departure
    10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Samurai Armor Photo Studio; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Let's acquire a samurai license and a family coat of arms T-shirt!

    You wear armor and become a samurai one hours.

    We photograph you while you become samurai with the armor .

    The samurai license has samurai photo of yours and family coat of arms of the samurai Armour photo studio.

    The last we hand a samurai license and a T-shirt with family coat of arms to you.

    You experience samurai tour one hours.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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