What is the best alternative to the closed Kabukicho Samurai Museum?

The closest open alternative is the Samurai Museum Tokyo in eastern Shinjuku (samurai armor, guided tours, shuriken throwing, rated 4.9 on Google). For the most complete hands-on experience in Tokyo, the Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa offers ninja training, sword workshops, and family programs, rated 4.9 from over 19,000 Google reviews.

Samurai Museum Kabukicho: Is It Open? Status & Nearby Alternatives

Q: Is the Samurai Museum in Kabukicho still open?

As of mid-2026, the original Samurai Museum in Kabukicho (2-25-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku) is listed as temporarily closed on Google, and no reopening date has been announced there. Check its Google listing for the current status before planning a visit.

Q: Is the Kabukicho Samurai Museum the same as the Samurai Museum Tokyo in Shinjuku?

No. They are two different museums run by two different companies. The original Samurai Museum sits in Kabukicho at 2-25-6 and is currently listed as temporarily closed. The Samurai Museum Tokyo, operated by Maikoya, is open at the Oriental Wave Building, 5-17-13 Shinjuku, two minutes from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, and holds a 4.9 rating on Google.

What Happened to the Samurai Museum in Kabukicho?

The Samurai Museum at 2-25-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, was one of Tokyo's best-loved small museums: an intimate collection of samurai armor and swords with guided tours and photo sessions, earning a 4.5-star Google rating from more than 4,000 visitors.

As of mid-2026 the museum is listed as temporarily closed on Google, and no reopening date is shown there. If your itinerary depends on it, check its Google listing for the latest status before you go.

Important: this museum is often confused with the Samurai Museum Tokyo, a different museum by a different operator (Maikoya) about a kilometer away in eastern Shinjuku, which is open. The name overlap causes real mix-ups, so double-check which one your tickets or directions point to.

Edo-period samurai armor exhibit, the style of collection the Kabukicho Samurai Museum was known for

Three "Samurai Museums" Around Shinjuku, Untangled

Two different companies, three names people search for. Here is the map.

	Samurai Museum (Kabukicho)	Samurai Museum Tokyo (Shinjuku)	Samurai Ninja Museum (Asakusa)
Status	Temporarily closed	Open	Open
Address	2-25-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku	Oriental Wave Bldg, 5-17-13 Shinjuku	1-8-13 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito
Operator	Independent company	Maikoya	Maikoya
Google rating	4.5★ (4,000+)	4.9★ (3,800+)	4.9★ (19,000+)
Our guide	This page	Shinjuku guide	Asakusa guide

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Best Open Alternatives Near Kabukicho

The Samurai Museum Tokyo is a short walk away in eastern Shinjuku; Asakusa's Samurai Ninja Museum is the fullest experience in the city. Compare more in our Tokyo experiences guide.

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Samurai Museum Tokyo (Shinjuku): Basic Ticket

The open Shinjuku alternative: skip-the-line entry, English-guided tour, samurai armor try-on, and ninja star throwing, two minutes from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.

Free cancellation · about 1 hour

from ¥3,400

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Samurai Museum Tokyo (Shinjuku): Ninja Experience

Museum tour plus a hands-on ninja workshop at the Shinjuku branch, family-friendly.

Free cancellation · about 2 hours

from ¥7,000

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Samurai Theater and Experience at the Samurai Ninja Museum, bookable on Viator

Samurai Theater & Experience

A top-rated central-Tokyo samurai show with hands-on participation, by another operator.

Free cancellation · about 1 hour

from ¥9,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samurai Museum in Kabukicho still open? ▼

As of mid-2026 it is listed as temporarily closed on Google, with no reopening date announced there. Check its Google listing for the current status before planning a visit.

Is it the same as the Samurai Museum Tokyo in Shinjuku? ▼

No. Two different museums, two different companies. The original Samurai Museum is in Kabukicho (2-25-6, temporarily closed). The Samurai Museum Tokyo, operated by Maikoya, is open at 5-17-13 Shinjuku, two minutes from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.

What should I visit instead? ▼

Staying in Shinjuku: the Samurai Museum Tokyo (4.9★, armor, guided tours, shuriken). Willing to travel 30 minutes: the Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa is Tokyo's most complete hands-on experience (4.9★ from 19,000+ reviews), with ninja training and sword workshops. See all options in our Tokyo experiences comparison.