Since you have come all the way to Tokyo, you want to give your kids a special experience they will love! "Ninjas" and "Samurai," which allow you to touch upon Japanese history and culture, are objects of admiration for kids all over the world.

This time, we will introduce the best "Ninja & Samurai experiences" in the Shinjuku area that parents and children can enjoy together. Among them are events and tours you can join at a great value, including ones where "Kids 12 and under go FREE!" We've picked out the ultimate entertainment spots where the whole family can have an exciting adventure.

Family Adventure! Top 5 Ninja & Samurai Experiences in Shinjuku

1. Ninja Trick House in Tokyo

Hidden in a building in Kabukicho, this is a fully interactive "trick house." It's a thrilling space packed with "ninja training" where you don't just watch, but use your own hands to find secret doors hidden in the walls and throw real shuriken (ninja stars).

【Family Highlight】 Highly interactive and intuitive. Since you can play and experience it physically without needing to understand the language, even young children are guaranteed to have a blast!

• Official Website｜https://ninja-trick-house.com/en/

• MAP｜https://maps.app.goo.gl/AYrLoNrAem97Nttd6

2. Ninja + Kabuki Tokyo (Kids 12 & under go FREE)

Action-packed "Ninjas" and the traditional Japanese beauty of "Kabuki" clash on stage! It is a luxurious, immersive show where you can experience two of Japan's greatest traditional entertainments at once with a powerful performance that transcends the language barrier.

【Family Highlight】 With outstanding visual impact, this is a fantastic way to introduce Japanese traditional performing arts to children in a fun, friendly, and thrilling way. The fact that kids 12 and under can join for free is also a huge plus for parents!

• Official Website｜https://ninja-kabukitokyo.com/

• MAP｜https://maps.app.goo.gl/BcjXqtVcxbgkLL6a7

3. Samurai Museum

An authentic museum where you can feel the 700-year history of the samurai firsthand. You can not only look through glass showcases but also see real katana swords and heavy armor up close, allowing you to touch the depth of the Bushido spirit.

【Family Highlight】 You can actually try on replica helmets and armor, taking an unforgettable family photo while learning about Japanese history.

• Official Website｜https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/en/index.html

• MAP｜https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMwRQhiCCUkbQS5U8

4. Sengoku Photo Studio SAMURAI

A high-end photo studio where you can actually wear authentic armor, like the kind used in movie shoots, and have photos taken by a professional photographer. Take your family memories to the next level.

【Family Highlight】 More than just a commemorative photo, the quality makes your whole family look like "real movie stars." It will be the ultimate souvenir to take back to your home country.

• Official Website｜https://samurai-pictures.jp/en/

• MAP｜https://maps.app.goo.gl/myHWfrY71V145crr7

5. NINJA GO TOURS (Kids 12 & under go FREE)

The "streets themselves" of Shinjuku become your playground, rather than inside a facility! A 60-minute participatory street tour where you safely walk the streets of Shinjuku with a local friend (NINJA) and solve the "Whys?" hidden in the city through a fun quiz format.

【Family Highlight】 Because professionals navigate the safe back alleys, there is zero stress for parents worrying about crowds. The whole family can enjoy a local adventure during the "gap time" between sightseeing plans. Since kids 12 and under are completely free, you can have the best experience while keeping the family travel budget down.

• Official Website｜https://ninjagotours.com/

• MAP｜https://maps.app.goo.gl/jSeoQ6PRr6mHyQMq5