Fun for All Ages in Kabukicho! A One-of-a-Kind Japanese Cultural Experience. Add a new adventure and a touch of surprise to your Shinjuku sightseeing trip.
“Ninja” have become globally recognized symbols of Japan through dramas, anime, and many other forms of entertainment. While places like Iga City in Mie Prefecture and other regions across the country are known for preserving their legacy as “ninja villages,” you can also experience ninja culture right here in Tokyo. That’s exactly what the stage show “Ninja + Kabuki Tokyo,” now running in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, has to offer. Centered on the theme of ninja, the performance blends dynamic elements of traditional Japanese culture, including taiko drumming, sword-fighting choreography, and traditional Japanese dance.
Ninja + Kabuki Tokyo
“Ninja + Kabuki Tokyo” is a nonverbal show produced by the Japan Ninja Council, which promotes ninja culture in Japan and abroad. The performance takes place at WARP Shinjuku in Kabukicho, about a five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and near the iconic Godzilla Head.
The show is held twice daily on weekdays at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with a running time of approximately 80 minutes.
The show combines acrobatic ninja action with the refined aesthetics and music of kabuki, Japan’s traditional performing art, further enhanced by cutting-edge visual and sound technology. The dynamic stage production makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into the story itself.
Explanatory videos are available in English and Chinese, and the show is hosted in English as well, making it easy for international visitors to follow along. Ninja-themed food and drinks are also on offer, so you can enjoy them at your seat while watching.
After the show, you can enjoy a photo session and hands-on activities. Try signature gestures unique to this experience, such as the ninja “kuji-in” hand signs and the kabuki “mie” pose. There is even a program where you can step on stage and try sword-fighting choreography for yourself.
If you’re interested in Japanese culture, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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