Japan · MUSEUM VISITS IN TOKYO
The good ones book out weeks ahead and the best of them faster than that. Below: the 9 to lock in early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review teamLab Planets TOKYO, an interactive digital art museum with water, flowers, light, practical tips, pricing, access, and booking advice.
“Beautiful displays thoughtfully crafted. Thought that we’d only be there an hour or so as seen digital art before but this was something else. Had to drag ourselves away as it was getting late and closing soon!”
Tokyo’s Samurai Ninja Museum combines history, armor, sword displays, costume photos, and shuriken practice in a lively one-hour tour.
“An enthusiastic guide makes a tour worthwhile and this one didn’t disappoint. Great history lesson done in a fun way.”
Review of Tokyo’s family-friendly Ninja Experience, with costumes, weapons training, treasure hunt, photos, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Fun hands on experience! Got Ninja training and learned about samurai’s and robins, as well as seeing authentic weapons and armor! Kids has a blast!”
Review of Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum tour, with Gajoen lunch, historic architecture, transport details, value advice, and booking tips.
“Yoko our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. Full of energy and a true Ghibli fan. The hotel was amazing and the lunch devine!! The open air museum was really interesting. Both a good lead up to the museum which exceeded my expectations. You get more than enough time to explore. Highly reccomend especially for Ghibli fans.”
Review of Tokyo’s samurai sword and ninja experience, with hakama dress, iaido practice, museum access, group-size tips, and honest value advice.
“This samurai museum was really informative. My husband and I booked the sword experience and it was much fun and great for all ages!”
Dress in samurai armor, practice katana moves, tour a Tokyo museum, and try ninja weapons in this fun two-hour Asakusa experience.
“The sword lesson was very enjoyable and we wish we had longer to practice. The tour was also very interesting and informative. Would do again.”
Review of Tokyo’s Art Aquarium Museum GINZA, with goldfish art, music, scent, photo tips, access details, and honest value advice.
“Very pleasant. Amazing art on display. You should really go there”
Dress as a samurai, practice sword movements, throw ninja stars, and tour a small Asakusa museum in this family-friendly Tokyo activity.
“We had a great time learning about the Samurai and their training. The history of the Samurai and Ninja has always fascinated me since I was a kid.”
Dress as a ninja, throw shuriken, use a blowgun, and hunt for treasure in a 75-minute family activity at Tokyo’s Samurai Ninja Museum.
“This was cute. My 5 year old enjoyed it. I think it was a bit overpriced. Guide was great though.”
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