Tokyo Shinjuku: Some Shows! Samurai Restaurant Time Ticket Reservation (2 hours 10 minutes)
1-7-7 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Descriptions
Description
In Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, the notorious red-light district of Kabukicho hides a mind-blowing, only-in-Japan dinner show in its maze of alleys. Samurai Restaurant Time!
This corner of Tokyo has been entertaining (and baffling) tourists since the days of the Tokyo Robot Restaurant. Now finally, after a long, quiet pandemic period, the same location hosts a brand-new madcap show to delight and confuse.
First, you'll have to step into Kabukicho:
If you go from JR Shinjuku Station, Kabukicho Sakura-dori Street is your gateway to chaos. It’s easy to spot from the main street. Head down here until you find the dazzling entrance on your right, and step into the glittering lobby of GiraGiraGirls.
The venue for the show, GiraGiraGirls is a “girls bar” in the evening, where bikini-clad staff entertain the local, mostly male clientele.
In the afternoon, this glitzy thirst trap becomes a guilty pleasure of a tourist trap — one not to be missed. And the glammed-up waiting room that sparkles from top to bottom with glitz and glam barely hints at the intensity to come.
Check in at the counter here, then head down to the basement.
After checking in, pass the mirrored and bejeweled corridors to be seated in the bar/theater below. Arrive a few minutes early to get your glowstick ready and order any extra food or drinks you need!
If you arrive early and want to hang out before the main event, feel free to order extra drinks, soak up the interesting ambiance, and kick back as the anticipation builds
If three acts of mayhem is enough for you though, there’s no need to be too early! When the Samurai Restaurant Time arrives, expect a full serving of the wild and wonderful.
Expect music, dance, and high-energy performances in fantastic costumes.
Strange monsters and exuberant athletes gyrate before you, building an electric atmosphere (with a tinge of weirdness) that must be experienced to be understood.
Enjoy the samurai aspect through campy fight scenes, and traditional culture themes like sakura, taiko drumming and Japanese “yokai” monsters.
Watch a drumming battle between angels and devils, and wave your glowsticks for dark samurai and shrine maidens embroiled in a battle for the fate of the earth, all as melodramatic as you could possibly hope for.
What’s not to like?
If this all sounds a bit intense, that’s because it is! But there are 2 decent intermissions, so you’ll have plenty of time to eat your obento — surprisingly tasty — top up your drinks, and of course grab some themed souvenirs if you wish!
In the third act, a grand finale pulls out all the stops. The boundless energy of the performers builds to a crescendo of song, dance, and melodrama that sweeps everyone and everything along with it.
What to Expect
Overview
Inspired by the iconic performances that put this location on the map, this crazy show is like a neo-Japanese cabaret, a spiritual successor to the Robot Restaurant. Expect scantily-clad dancers, campy stage fighting, frenzied taiko drumming, and even a few robots. And it’s not x-rated, but is strictly 18+. An incredible experience to leave you asking “What did I just watch!?â€Getting There
The Samurai Restaurant is on Kabukicho Sakura-dori Street in a bustling district of Tokyo. Find it from this map link or read our full guide to the restaurant for more details.
Reception Flow
- Visit reception on the first floor (open 20–30 mins before show time) to check in and be seated in time to enjoy the full show
- Show your booking confirmation email and proof of age such as passport, then receive your show ticket, meal ticket, and seat number
- Leave your valuables and baggage in the free lockers, or give oversized baggage to the staff and get your luggage voucher for exchange after the show
- Enjoy food, drinks and the Kabukicho atmosphere until the main show begins!
How It Works
The energy and atmosphere may be the main attraction at Samurai Restaurant Time – but a range of unique souvenirs, plus tasty food and drinks are on offer too!
Souvenirs
Samurai Restaurant Tokyo souvenirs are on offer, from pin badges to t-shirts! Prices vary (cash only).
Food and Drinks
- All bookings include two drinks
- Additional food and drinks are available on the day (cash only) before, during, and after the show. There are two intermissions, allowing you time to order more as needed.
- Extra food options include popcorn, tortilla chips, grilled rice balls, fried chicken, and noodles (500–1,500 JPY)
- Drink options include beer, wine, chuhai, highball, and sake (500–800 JPY)
- Menu is subject to change without notice
- Note that bento must be booked at least 1 day in advance
Opening Hours
Package Options
Afternoon Show
Non Refundable
USD 57.00/pax
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ADULT
57.00
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USD 0
First Show (Late Morning Show)
Non Refundable
USD 49.40/pax
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ADULT
49.40
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USD 0