Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through…

Duration

2 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

6+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$130 per person

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Small group · up to 10

Meeting point on booking

Why it is on this site

Attire and shinai rental, water and a souvenir are included, and no kendo experience is needed.
It has 131 reviews, all five stars.
At two hours it fits a pre- or post-cruise day with room for a district afterwards.

Best for

Passengers who want a physical, disciplined taste of Japan rather than a sightseeing walk.

Think twice if

The record gives no meeting point, so it comes after booking. The operator advises against it for anyone with spinal injuries or poor heart health, which rules out some of our readers.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included

Bottled water
souvenir
Kendo attire rental, Bamboo sword (shinai) rental, Japanese cultural experience tools rental
Guide

Not included

Snacks

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Kendo Spirit.

Timing

Check your call first

This tour needs about 6 hours in port, counting the half hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Location is confirmed after booking; allow for the rail ride from Odaiba.

Upcoming calls it fits

Sat, Oct 3 · Silver Moon · 08:00–19:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sun, Oct 4 · Royal Princess · 05:30–19:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Wed, Oct 7 · MSC Bellissima · 05:30–19:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Fri, Oct 9 · Carnival Luminosa · 05:30–20:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Sat, Oct 10 · Seabourn Encore · 08:00–19:00 · Harumi Passenger Terminal
Sun, Oct 11 · Westerdam · 08:00–18:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Thu, Oct 15 · Viking Orion · 11:00–Sat, Oct 17 19:00 · Harumi Passenger Terminal
Fri, Oct 16 · MSC Bellissima · 05:30–19:00 · Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

From the official Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Port and Harbor — Cruise Call Calendar schedule. Your line's all-aboard time decides — check it.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo5.0★ · 131 reviews · Small group · up to 10From US$130 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo worth it from the Tokyo cruise port?

A two-hour kendo session in Tokyo in rented kendo clothing and with a bamboo sword, taught as the living form of bushido. Best for: Passengers who want a physical, disciplined taste of Japan rather than a sightseeing walk.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 6 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Location is confirmed after booking; allow for the rail ride from Odaiba.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

The record gives no meeting point, so it comes after booking. The operator advises against it for anyone with spinal injuries or poor heart health, which rules out some of our readers.

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