Samurai Armor Photo Studio
Samurai Armor Photo Studio
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya’s Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town’s name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.
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  • Cuipy
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience!
    We really enjoyed our experience with Shimpei san and his team. He was welcoming and friendly, speaks English very well and was informative about the Samurai who’s armour was displayed. The airconditioning was highly appreciated with thos temperatures. I highly recommend going to see Shimpei and experiencing wearing Samurai armour. Thank you Shimpei!
    Thank you for a visit! A really good photograph came out. Thank you for coming to Japan! You looked good with the armor of the samurai!!!! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written 18 September 2023
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    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 September 2023
  • Abhi
    London, United Kingdom157 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You must visit to feel like a real life Samurai
    This was a great place to wear the scared samurai armour, sensei Takemura else very knowledgeable and speaks very good English. I arrived and was greeted by him , I would suggest you confirm your date and time as I messed up but he was very understanding afterwards. The photographer was very professional who took my photos and sensei Takemura has been doing this for ten years and has a wealth of experience. The armour fit me very well but I am only 5 foot 5 inches and average build. The armour I picked was Yukimura Sanada and the sensei has all the experience to help you get the right poses and make the duration seem very easy. Sensei Takemura showed me the photos afterwards and even air dropped them to my IPHONE along with the SD card. I will return again when I visit Japan to try the different armour and try the poses with different armour. I feel even if you do not have experience in martial arts or anything then the sensei will guide you very easily through the day, The sensei is not just a man who works as an owner of his business but is also a teacher of Kendo and is 7th generation of a real Samurai lineage. Tom Cruise might have been in the movie The last Samurai but Sensei Takemura is a real life Samurai living in Neo Tokyo
    Thank you for a visit! Your armor was really coooool!! I was surprised by your knowledge of Japan! You probably know more about Japanese history than most Japanese people. You might want to wear black armor next time! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written 9 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 October 2023
  • Bledian K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely try this experience in Tokyo
    This was one of the best experiences in Japan. From weaering the clothes to posing for the photos . Both guys are great. Takemura san was the best guide for taking poses and getting you into the mood of being a real samurai.And the photographer was very very good. Definitely try this and you won't be dissapointed
    Thank you for a visit! People from various countries come to our store, but you are the first from your country! You were like a real samurai! You were so great that you could appear in a movie! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written 21 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 31 October 2023
  • Ming W
    Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazinf, Authentic, Pleasant
    Amazing, authentic, pleasant experience. The moment we entered, was greeted with a big welcome by Mr. Takemura, and guided us the whole process with details and passion. From the explanation of the history and details of each samurai, and guiding us to every single post we should make for the best photoshoot, it was a fantastic experience that worth every single cent. Definitely will return on the next visit to Japan.
    Thank you for a visit! You looked like a Japanese actor! ! It was wonderful samurai spirit! 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 28 January 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2023
    Written 16 January 2024
  • Darin S
    Durham, United Kingdom10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Samurai Armour Experience
    Excellent, Superb, Brilliant, sums up this wonderful experience on 14 March. As someone who is interested in armour and has seen many samurai armours in museums it was very interesting to feel the weight and flexibility of these amazing metal replicas of samurai armour. Thank you so much to Takemura and his photographer for such a professional and interesting experience. This has been one of the highlights of my trip to Tokyo. Can 100% recommend.
    Thank you for a visit! Thank you for coming to Japan! You were big and seemed really strong. Japanese armor can be worn in any size, and you looked really good in it! You look like you could be in a movie! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
    Written
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 March 2024
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Darin S
Durham, UK10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Excellent, Superb, Brilliant, sums up this wonderful experience on 14 March. As someone who is interested in armour and has seen many samurai armours in museums it was very interesting to feel the weight and flexibility of these amazing metal replicas of samurai armour. Thank you so much to Takemura and his photographer for such a professional and interesting experience. This has been one of the highlights of my trip to Tokyo. Can 100% recommend.
Written 14 March 2024
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Thank you for a visit! Thank you for coming to Japan! You were big and seemed really strong. Japanese armor can be worn in any size, and you looked really good in it! You look like you could be in a movie! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Phil M
Leeds, UK7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was such fun! Takemura was marvellous and entertaining too. The experience was fantastic and I had loads of photos in my shoot to take away. Takemura also took a few bonus pictures on my phone so I could send them immediately to my friends.
If you're going to Tokyo this is a must, it's such fun.
Written 29 February 2024
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Thank you for a visit! Your eyes are really cool. Your eyes look like a beast when you wear armor! It's full of energy. I was able to take some great photos. Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 4 March 2024
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jpayton910
Charlotte, NC1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
Amazing experience. Fun from start to finish. Very professional. Highly recommended. Authentic.if you visit Japan one experience to do
Written 22 February 2024
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Thank you for a visit! The photograph of a perfect couple came out! Your body type really suits samurai armor. Looks very strong! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 4 March 2024
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Reiner M
Surrey, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Super fun experience! I was given great help posing and feeling comfortable in front of a camera. I would 100% recommend anyone to do this. If you're reading this and are on the fence, TRUST ME. It's worth every dollar!

Oh, and the photo uploaded was one taken from my phone. The photos taken by the professional are even more amazing!
Written 16 February 2024
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Thank you for a visit! You looked a lot like a Japanese celebrity. People will think your suit of samurai armor is a movie poster.It really suits you. Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you for coming to Japan! Thank you so much. Please take care of your health. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 18 February 2024
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Max_Travels_World
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024
Have to say that this was more than just a photo shot experience. Takemura-san highlighted the history of each armour and the significance of the person wearing them in the context of Japanese history.

He then provides context of each weapon and how a samurai would use and when they would use it (handy while shots of you are taken while using the weapon).

Then there is Takemura-san himself, just a great guy! Fun, welcoming and has a really motivating voice so you always strike the right pose ^_^. Speaking of poses, you will be put through a number of original and classic poses that give you a glimpse of what it would be like to use one of these armour in the day.

I had a great time, thank you Takemura-san for the fun session and hopefully see you again but in the red armour this time around ^_^.

All the best.

Regards,
Max.
Written 29 January 2024
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Thank you for a visit! You looked really good in Japanese armor! Your posture is perfect. It stands really straight. Let's try wearing red armor next time! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 13 February 2024
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Ming W
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023
Amazing, authentic, pleasant experience. The moment we entered, was greeted with a big welcome by Mr. Takemura, and guided us the whole process with details and passion. From the explanation of the history and details of each samurai, and guiding us to every single post we should make for the best photoshoot, it was a fantastic experience that worth every single cent. Definitely will return on the next visit to Japan.
Written 17 January 2024
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Thank you for a visit! You looked like a Japanese actor! ! It was wonderful samurai spirit! 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 28 January 2024
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Zulhelmi Razali
Singapore, Singapore112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
The samurai armor donning was a fun experience, Seeing yourself getting fully geared up is really fullfilling.
Takemura-san is a really engaging in the photo session, helping make me look heroic and epic!
Went with Masamune Date's armor because it looks so kakkoii! (Cool!)

Would definitely recommend anyone to give it a shot and feel how that armor is donned and how epic it looks.

I would update the post with photos, but i need to transfer
Written 4 December 2023
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Thank you for a visit! Thank you for coming to Japan! The armor was a perfect fit for your physique. All Japanese actors have slender bodies, so yours is better. We were able to take some great photos! I am happy if you look at this picture and remember Japan! Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 5 December 2023
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Cris Liscombe
Vancouver, Canada15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was an amazing experience. Both of the hosts had a ton of energy and were a lot of fun to be around. You get to choose from a number of different armours and I learned some cool facts about the samurai and got a bunch of very cool photos. I would highly recommend this tour!
Written 15 November 2023
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Thank you for a visit! You looked like a movie star. You looked really cool in just a kimono, even without samurai armor. you are amazing! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 21 November 2023
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Klaus F
Dresden, Germany7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
It was a great experience and it was really fun to slip into the clothes of a samurai. Thanks to the fantastic guide of San Takemura and a lot of information, you can also learn a lot of interesting facts about the history of the samurai.
Written 13 November 2023
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Thank you for a visit! it is really amazing! At your age and physique, samurai armor really suits you. Just like a real samurai. Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 21 November 2023
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Bledian K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was one of the best experiences in Japan. From weaering the clothes to posing for the photos . Both guys are great. Takemura san was the best guide for taking poses and getting you into the mood of being a real samurai.And the photographer was very very good. Definitely try this and you won't be dissapointed
Written 31 October 2023
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Thank you for a visit! People from various countries come to our store, but you are the first from your country! You were like a real samurai! You were so great that you could appear in a movie! Thank you for being interested in the history of the Japanese samurai. Thank you so much. See you again! Regards Takemura
Written 21 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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