SAMURAI ARMOR EXPERIENCE TOKYO

The process of experiencing SAMURAI

1. Bookings

Please use the booking form for the schedule you wish to have.

Bookings will be accepted until 6pm of the day before you wish to book via booking forms. Please email us after 8pm.
※You will be able to book even on the day depending on availability.

2. Access

15 mins from JR Shinjuku station on foot
10 mins from JR Yoyogi station on foot
5 mins from Odakyu Sangubashi station on foot

3. Studio appearance

A post office is on the ground level and the studio is on the third floor.

4. Studio entrance

When you get out from the elevator, the samurai mural will welcome you. Expectations will expand from a sudden discovery of other world.

5. Inside of the studio

A mysterious world that appears in front of you when you open the entrance door. The space leads you into the world of the Sengoku warriors.

6. Explaining the plan

Our staff will explain the contents of the shoot and ask the customer’s request in the lounge. Please feel free to ask about the procedure.

7. Choose your armor

Choose your favourite armor with staff explanations.

8. Gear-up in armor

Wearing armor. Our armor specialist will explain about the armor while you are putting it on. The excitement gradually comes up.

9. Shooting

The shooting will be taken by an exclusive photographer with real equipment in the professional studio. You are the Movie star in our studio.
※Take plan includes a lesson on how to handle a sword before the shooting.
※Take and Matsu plans include chroma key photography as well as location shooting in the studio.

Photographed wearing an EBOSHI HAT

Posing for a photo shoot by a sword fight arranger

※Takeplan and Matsuplan are you can also shoot on location in a studio.

Photographed wearing an EBOSHI HATPosing for a photo shoot by a sword fight arranger※Takeplan and Matsuplan are you can also shoot on location in a studio.

10. Free Time

After the shooting is over, there will be 5 minutes of free time. Photography is allowed there in the studio as well.
Please enjoy taking pictures of armors in a row or taking selfies.

11. Select printing goods

After taking off the armor and changing clothes, we returned to the parlor to find the photos we had just taken CG-processed and ready for us. We’re thrilled and excited to see how much cooler than we’d imagined they’d turn out! You will choose one of the photos to be printed on a canvas or a mug.

12. Completion of printing goods

The customer confirms the finish and takes them home straight away.

13. Payment

Payment methods are available with cash and various types of cards as below.

戦国フォトスタジオSAMURAI

4.8

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Robert

19:39 03 Mar 24

I've had my fair share of armor experiences in castles and museums from Osaka to Matsushima, but what sets this shop apart from all of them is the feeling that you've become a protagonist in a movie set.While it isn't anywhere close to a historical monument or relic, there is still an air of authenticity in the place from the moment you make the ascent to the 3rd floor. The hallway is narrow to bottleneck any enemy attack. The armor isn't just a single piece you can slap on yourself with zero difficulty — it is an intricate reproduction of the original down to its weight and to the little sounds it makes when you move around (of course a few tweaks had to be made for practicality, such as reducing Masamune's cuirass from 5 pieces to 2). And let's not forget the waraji (sandals)!You will be managed by a team of three who really know their stuff. For me, it was Taro-san, Junko-san, and Tateki-san. Taro-san, the director and photographer, was well-versed in samurai history and I enjoyed discussing NHK taiga dramas (because their theme songs were playing in the background for mood music) and samurai crests with him. Junko-san was in charge of photos and editing. Plus, she made sure my wife and child were comfortable in the studio. Tateki-san is the fight choreographer, which is fitting since he is both a sword instructor and tournament champion. He will make absolutely sure that your poses with the blade are authentic, including tiny details such as hiding your thumbs so they don't get cut off. Interestingly enough, he has samurai ancestors.If you have both the time and the budget, I highly recommend this experience. It will feel like a full-course meal, where you savor every stage without being rushed by the staff because you are the hero of your time slot. And they also have extras such as a capsule toy machine and a small selection of relevant books for further immersion.In fact, I had so much fun that I came back for seconds... with my high school friends in tow.

Farzina Ahmadi

09:23 06 Feb 24

That’s amazing for whom would like to see Samurai

Lobo

09:35 01 Dec 23

It was a wonderful experience with a wonderful team. They speak well in english and I learn so much things with them ! They do everything they can to make the customer comfortable and to give him great memories. Thank you to all of you !

Jan Lembacher

06:32 12 Oct 23

A must visit place in Tokyo if you love history. Dressing up in samurai armor and then training with a master is worth the money.

SteveDuts

07:12 25 Sep 23

This was an absolute fantastic experience, the staff and friendly, funny and informative. They make you feel totally at ease while putting on the armour and explaining it as you go.The photos they create are stunning, you get large choice and a USB with all the data.This is a must do experience in Tokyo!

Don Pereboom (Kresna82)

08:24 02 Jan 20

A GREAT experience! First of all we were greeted by the owner, and he and his assistent really took the time to get us settled. I chose the Take package with a picture of my wife in kimono included. The staff really took their time to explain about the history of samurai armor, and they answered all our questions. What you pay for is basically a private photo shoot for 2 hours. This had GREAT results. I had some concerns about wether I would fit in the armor because of my bodysize. This proved no problem, they will make it look good on camera! I HIGHLY recommend this place! Do book in advance though, and make sure to leave for this place on time. It is quite a walk from the nearest metro station.

Eric Canoy

03:44 21 Apr 18

Even though they are a small studio, they are very accommodating and very patient with you. Bring an interpreter, as they mostly only speak Japanese. They have a lot of armors and composite backgrounds to choose from to fit with the look you want from your pictures. Don't be afraid to ask if you want a different weapon or prop in your picture. You can do other poses as well, just be mindful of how much time you will need for the photo shoot. You can also include your significant other with a kimono in your photos.Maximum people they can accommodate is 6-7. The studio isn't big enough for more than 4 people in a composite background.There are also children sizes samurai armor too.