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Museums in Tokyo

4.8 17 experiences from JP¥ 5,486 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

First departure 07:30, last 17:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most last 2h–4h

Our top 3 of 17 experiences

Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & PhotoOur pick
from · per personJP¥ 7,000
Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent CollectionsPrivate option
from · per personJP¥ 16,000
Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum TourAlso recommended
from · per personJP¥ 11,900

Museums in Tokyo 17 options

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Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & Photo
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Our pick
Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & PhotoEvery day · 11:00 and 16:00 · From age 3★ 4.94 (452)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 7,000per person
Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum Tour
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Also recommended
Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum TourEvery day · 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 10★ 4.80 (317)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 11,900per person
Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience & Ninja Museum Asakusa
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Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience & Ninja Museum AsakusaEvery day · 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00 · From age 3★ 4.89 (182)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 8,100per person
Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent Collections
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Private option
Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent CollectionsTue–Sun · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.79 (34)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 16,000per person
Tokyo Anime Drawing Class & Museum Tour Private
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Tokyo Anime Drawing Class & Museum Tour PrivateTue–Fri · 10:00 and 12:00 · From age 8★ 4.68 (28)3hfromJP¥ 36,500per person
Tokyo: National Museum & Yanaka Art Walking Tour
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Tokyo: National Museum & Yanaka Art Walking TourTue–Sun · 09:30 and 14:00 · From age 6★ 5.00 (12)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 14,850per person
Tokyo: Ueno Park & National Museum Private Tour
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Tokyo: Ueno Park & National Museum Private TourTue–Sun · First departure 09:00, last 14:00 · All ages★ 4.50 (10)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 10,500per person
Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day Trip
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Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day TripTue and Fri · 07:30 · Up to age 70★ 5.00 (7)10h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 25,000per person
Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Private Tour & Reserved Entry
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Travelers' pickLikely to sell out
Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Private Tour & Reserved EntrySun · 12:30★ 4.00 (5)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 20,839per person
Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine & War History Museum Tour
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Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine & War History Museum TourEvery day · First departure 09:00, last 13:30★ 5.00 (5)2h 30m–3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 21,000per person
Tokyo Shinjuku: Katana Training & Samurai Armor at Museum
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Shinjuku: Katana Training & Samurai Armor at MuseumEvery day · First departure 10:15, last 16:15 · From age 7★ 5.00 (5)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 10,400per person
Ninja Experience Tokyo Shinjuku: Throw stars, use blowgun
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Ninja Experience Tokyo Shinjuku: Throw stars, use blowgunEvery day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 3★ 5.00 (4)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 7,000per person
Small Worlds Tokyo: Miniature Museum & Moving Dioramas
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Small Worlds Tokyo: Miniature Museum & Moving DioramasEvery day · All ages★ 3.67 (3)10h✓ Instant confirmationfromJP¥ 5,486per person
Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park Private guided tour: Samurai swords and teahouse gardens
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Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park Private guided tour: Samurai swords and teahouse gardensTue–Sun · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)4h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 21,000per person
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sake Tasting & Robot Cafe Tour
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sake Tasting & Robot Cafe TourMon, Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (1)7h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 22,800per person
Edo-Tokyo Museum guided tour: 3+ hours of Tokyo history
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Edo-Tokyo Museum guided tour: 3+ hours of Tokyo historyTue–Sun · 09:45 · From age 6★ 5.00 (1)3h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 9,800per person
Tokyo Yanaka: Historic Streets & Asakura Museum with Guide
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Tokyo Yanaka: Historic Streets & Asakura Museum with GuideEvery day except Monday and Thursday · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (2)2h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 6,600per person

The 12 best of 17 options, side by side

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OptionPriceLengthRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & PhotoOur pick
JP¥ 7,000 per person
2h4.94★ · 452Every day · 11:00 and 16:00English, Japanese
Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent CollectionsPrivate option
JP¥ 16,000 per person
2h4.79★ · 34Tue–Sun · 10:00 and 14:00English, Japanese
Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum TourAlso recommended
JP¥ 11,900 per person
2h4.80★ · 317Every day · 12:00 and 15:00English, Japanese
Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience & Ninja Museum Asakusa
JP¥ 8,100 per person
2h4.89★ · 182Every day · 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00English
Tokyo Anime Drawing Class & Museum Tour Private
JP¥ 36,500 per person
3h4.68★ · 28Tue–Fri · 10:00 and 12:00English, Japanese
Tokyo: National Museum & Yanaka Art Walking Tour
JP¥ 14,850 per person
3h 30m5.00★ · 12Tue–Sun · 09:30 and 14:00English
Tokyo: Ueno Park & National Museum Private Tour
JP¥ 10,500 per person
2h 30m4.50★ · 10Tue–Sun · First departure 09:00, last 14:00English
Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day Trip
JP¥ 25,000 per person
10h 30m5.00★ only 7 reviewsTue and Fri · 07:30English, Japanese
Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Private Tour & Reserved Entry
JP¥ 20,839 per person
3h4.00★ only 5 reviewsSun · 12:30English
Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine & War History Museum Tour
JP¥ 21,000 per person
2h 30m–3h 30m5.00★ only 5 reviewsEvery day · First departure 09:00, last 13:30English
Tokyo Shinjuku: Katana Training & Samurai Armor at Museum
JP¥ 10,400 per person
2h5.00★ only 5 reviewsEvery day · First departure 10:15, last 16:15English
Ninja Experience Tokyo Shinjuku: Throw stars, use blowgun
JP¥ 7,000 per person
2h5.00★ only 4 reviewsEvery day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00English

Museums in Tokyo at a glance

  • Our pick: Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & Photo, JP¥ 7,000 (2h, 4.94★ · 452).
  • Private option: Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent Collections, JP¥ 16,000 (2h, 4.79★ · 34).
  • Also recommended: Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum Tour, JP¥ 11,900 (2h, 4.80★ · 317).

Real price per person across the 17 options: JP¥ 5,486–JP¥ 36,500 (median JP¥ 11,900). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 17.

Of the 17 options: 15 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 5 private and 9 last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

Frequently asked questions

Which option do travelers like most?

The favorite is “Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & Photo”, rated 4.94★ from 452 reviews. 96% rated it 5 stars.

What time do they start?

The first departure is at 07:30 and the last at 17:00. Before 09:00: “Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day Trip” (07:30). From 17:00: “Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience & Ninja Museum Asakusa” (17:00).

Which days do they run?

7 of 17 run every day. Not every day, for example: “Tokyo National Museum: Private Guide & Permanent Collections” (Tuesday to Sunday) and “Tokyo Anime Drawing Class & Museum Tour Private” (Tuesday to Friday).

What languages do the guides speak?

Live guides speak English (16 options) and Japanese (5).

How long do they last?

Most last 2h–4h. Longest: “Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day Trip” (10h 30m).

Which places do they visit?

The places that come up most: Tokyo National Museum (in 4 options) and Yanaka (2).

Which ones include hotel pickup?

Only one includes hotel pickup: “Tokyo National Museum & Ueno Park Private guided tour: Samurai swords and teahouse gardens”.

Can I bring children?

In 11 of 17 the minimum age is 5 or under (7 with no minimum age). Of those 11, 7 are stroller-friendly.

Are they wheelchair accessible?

8 of 17 are listed as wheelchair accessible, for example “Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & Photo” and “Tokyo Asakusa: Samurai Sword Training & Museum Tour”. No special fitness needed: 15 of 17. Moderate fitness: 2 of 17.

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