Samurai photo shooting at Street in Shibuya
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Samurai photo shooting at Street in Shibuya

By Samurai Armor Photo Studio
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Choose your Armor
  • Wearing Kosode and Hakama
  • Wearing Armor and Helmet
  • Installing Katana and Tachi
  • Explanation of the different Armor types and historical background
  • Photo-Shooting in the studio (approx. 5 poses/100 shots)
  • Photo-Shooting in streets of Shibuya (approx. 5 poses/50 shots)
  • All photo data provided by SD Card
  • T-shirt&Steteco&Tabisox
  • Entry/Admission - Samurai Armor Photo Studio


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  • Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
    Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37153P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum age is 2 years
    • A maximum of 5 people per booking
    • In case of rain, it becomes the indoor photography.
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37153P2

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      Samurai Armor Photo Studio, Japan, 150-0044 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Maruyamachō, 5丁目6, | King Bldg. 7F
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      With this course, you will wear the armor of your choice and feel the Samurai spirit. Also with Katana(sword) and "Yari" (spear), you will pose for the photos of your everlasting memories ! You will be a real Samurai just being there in the studio.
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    • Samurai Armor Photo Studio
      5.0 of 5 bubbles499
      Japan
      Joined in April 2016
    • AKfromAK
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceptional. Highly recommend!
      Friendly staff, easy booking, memorable photos ! Photo studio is located on 7th floor. Expect to be there about 90 minutes
      Written March 23, 2025
    • lucasmartins96
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A really great expérience and great professionals!!
      Mr Takemura is a really nice person and a true professional. The photographer is also really great. If you want to expérience wearing a Samurai Armor this is the right place.
      Written March 11, 2025
    • T9216PIbriant
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It was a fantastic experience, bit of history and the dresser is a hype man
      The dresser is a real hype-man, his English is great, this is a must if it is your first time in Japan. You get to learn a little bit about the Samurai that wore the armour. There are a few different sets of armour you get the pick from. There is a bit of time when copying the photos so you are able to take a few selfies of yourself in the armour. Overall, a fantastic experience.
      Written February 19, 2025
    • zing1911
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very Grateful experience for this trip
      Try the 30kg real metal armor wearing experience, know each part of armor and weapons, took many photos in studio and very lucky to have a chance for TV Asahi interviewing
      Written February 11, 2025
    • Cruiser57885164873
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience as always.
      Amazing experience. Was 3rd time visiting and amazing each time. Takemura-san is really friendly and speaks very good English. Will be back again next time I'm in Tokyo.
      Written January 16, 2025
    • marceloromaikos20
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Greatest Japanese experience
      It was such an amazing experience. The staff are extremely friendly and make you feel like a Shōgun. It was great feeling like a real life Samurai. Best day ever
      Written December 18, 2024
    • Y9728VQbobbyd
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      Great experience. I booked it for my son’s Birthday. Mr. Takemura was great. Very helpful and was extremely detailed when he explained the armors and the history behind them. As well as the details behind every piece of equipment he put on you. Make the experience great. Very positive person. I would definitely recommend this place for everyone who wants pictures in real Samurai armor!
      Written October 20, 2024
    • Biloupilou
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just magic !
      Just an amazing experience !! Thank you so much for the service quality, I strongly recommend it ! You can really wear true samurai armor, so it provides you the real sensation of a samurai.
      Written October 2, 2024
    • Channel70Productions
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best of the best
      A super terrific operation. We were shooting a concept book cover for a Samurai based romance novel in progress and needed both studio space, costumes and talent. Their expertise on everything Samurai cannot be equaled. Photographers in their own right, my shot list allowed them to get things quickly organized. Everything except our own Sony A1 was on hand there and the quantity and selection of costumes was simply terrific. I can’t recommend their services highly enough.
      Written August 10, 2024
    • 224titusa
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My Dream came true in Tokyo
      I want to thank Takemura with his wonderful positive attitude. I also had a wonderful time wearing the Samurai of Sanada. It was my dream to go to Tokyo to wear a Samurai outfit because of the influence in video games, anime and tv series like Shogun, Disney + also Tokyo, Japan was my number one holiday dream and it came true :) If you are a Tourist in Tokyo I fully recommend this place just on the right side of the building were Lawson Convenience store, Shibuya is located.
      Written July 1, 2024
    • Daydream10180424793
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommend to anyone
      It was a wonderful experience all around with several poses and props used with a pick of your colour of armour, the manager Shimpei Takemura is both knowledgeable and friendly/passionate any I couldn’t rate it any better an experience, would highly recommend
      Written June 5, 2024
    • T2092XTomare
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful experience
      Fantastic experience I had today with my wife, a must do for anyone who visits Tokyo. Many thanks to Takemura and his awesome team, for giving us such a lovely souvenir. Wish you all the best.
      Written June 4, 2024
    • NorthStar49190395071
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feeling the Weight
      Booked a slot on the 21-May-2024 at around 11am, and probably is the first group to arrive for the day. We were instantly welcomed by the Manager - Shimpei Takemura and his team. He gave a brief rundown on the background of the Samurai who once donned the familiar armours and allowed us to touch and take photos before the actual fun began. The armour itself weighs about 30 kilograms (66 pounds) and trying to walk really makes you wonder how the warriors of the past can charge at their enemies with ease. All in all, I truly enjoyed my time there and look forward to another visit in the near future.
      Written May 28, 2024
    • jantshield
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic and worth every cent.
      My husband booked this for both of us, and I will admit I was skeptical, especially because it was not inexpensive. However, I am so glad he did, it was absolutely worth every penny. The experience for the two of us lasted about 90 minutes. It takes time to have all that armor put on properly and they took tons of photos. They provided us with an SD card of approximately 300 photos and he also airdropped them to my iphone while we were there. I was expecting the "nickel-and-diming" that happens in the US for an event like this, but it never occurred. Of all the things we did throughout Japan, this was my husband's hands down favorite. And I admit it was fantastic.
      Written April 29, 2024
    • jaydF3604OM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Samurai For A Moment 😀
      How can I thank you Takemura for today’s photo shoot and making it so much fun. Explaining some his-tort of the Samurai was great. Explaining each part of the armor as you become my personal dress page was simply AWESOME! Takemura, thanks for all the pictures! Thank you for your kindness and kind words and greeting! My wife and I are simply humbled by your kindness and what we have experienced in your country😀 How could anyone not get this done when in Tokyo is beyond me. あなたは自分自身や家族だけでなく、自分の仲間をどう扱うかによって自分の家族にも敬意を表します。ありがとう Anata wa jibun jishin ya kazoku dakedenaku, jibun no nakama o dō atsukau ka ni yotte jibun no kazoku ni mo keii o arawashimasu. Arigatō
      Written April 23, 2024
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    Daniel C
    Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If I could give this experience 10 out of 5 I would. It was absolutely brilliant. All of the team were very professional. I think the highlight would be getting my picture taken by what felt like 100+ people while posing at the Hachiko Statue in Shibuya. Well worth the money.
    Written May 3, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for a visit! Thank you for coming to Japan! You walked on the day the new Emperor was crowned, so it was a great number of people! Everyone was taking a picture of you!! This is because it looked good with armor very much! A really good photograph came out! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written May 7, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Sergey M
    Buenos Aires, Argentina7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a street photo shooting session with a friend. Everything was really nice: friendly personnel, great armor and really cool photos. Now I can finally change my facebook avatar. Totally worth it.
    Written February 6, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for a visit! You are really cool! When you walk the town of Shibuya, everybody looks back. You can feel the history of the Samurai!! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written February 6, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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